Buildings and shapes without contour were flying near him without noise, worn implacably on the surface of a strong, timeless wave.
In Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," there is a vivid imagery of surreal buildings and undefined shapes that glide silently around the protagonist. These structures, lacking any distinct outlines, convey a sense of disorientation and the absurdity of the characters' experiences during war. The absence of sound emphasizes the eerie and dreamlike quality of the environment.
The notion of these shapes being carried by a powerful, eternal wave suggests an overwhelming force that shapes the events around them, highlighting themes of inevitability and the futility faced by the characters. This imagery captures the essence of a world where the chaos of war distorts reality, leaving those involved feeling lost and adrift.
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