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Essay Galaxy - Catch-22
The Lack of Comprehensive Speech in Catch 22
Most of what we really say has no meaning. This concept is perfectly supported in Catch 22, by Joseph Heller. Almost every character and scene in the novel contain dialogues where the people speak aimlessly and have no explanation for why they are talking. Colonel Cargill addresses his men by saying, Youre American officers. The officers of no other army in the world can make that statement. Think about it. Even though the remark is true, it has no meaning. These type of random statements and dialogues occur throughout the whole book. Another situation when two people speak without making any sense is when Clevinger is being questioned. I didnt say you couldnt punish me, said Clevinger. When? asked the colonel. When what, sir? Now youre asking me questions again. I am sorry, sir. Im afraid I dont understand you....
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