In the novel "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller, a character named Clevinger expresses disbelief when he mentions the name "Superman." However, Yossarian corrects him by referring to the character as "Supraman," highlighting a theme of absurdity and confusion present throughout the narrative. This small exchange reflects the book's larger commentary on the irrationality of war and society, where distinctions between reality and farce often blur. The dialogue also serves to illustrate the characters' struggles with their own identities and the warped perceptions that arise in extreme situations. Heller uses such moments to critique not just the military bureaucracy but also the societal norms that individuals must navigate. The humor found in their miscommunications underlines the absurdity that permeates the lives of those in combat.

In the novel "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller, a character named Clevinger expresses disbelief when he mentions the name "Superman." However, Yossarian corrects him by referring to the character as "Supraman," highlighting a theme of absurdity and confusion present throughout the narrative. This small exchange reflects the book's larger commentary on the irrationality of war and society, where distinctions between reality and farce often blur.

The dialogue also serves to illustrate the characters' struggles with their own identities and the warped perceptions that arise in extreme situations. Heller uses such moments to critique not just the military bureaucracy but also the societal norms that individuals must navigate. The humor found in their miscommunications underlines the absurdity that permeates the lives of those in combat.