... the time in which he wrote to create what the Chicago Sun-Times called "an apocalyptic masterpiece." Heller's past is very evident throughout Catch-22. Joseph Heller grew up in Coney Island, New York, a town famous for its carnival atmosphere and attractions (Biography 1). This environment led to Heller's satirical and darkly humorous attitude evident in his own life and especially in his writing. Catch-22 ... is a social satire that utilizes dark humor. In one instance Heller makes a point by joking about death. In his ... ...

• Word Count: 896
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School