Mankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow

Mankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow

Joseph Heller, the renowned author of the satirical novel "Catch-22," was a keen observer of human nature and the absurdities of war. In his work, Heller often explored the theme of resilience in the face of unimaginable horrors. One of the most striking examples of this resilience is the idea that atrocities that horrified us a week ago can become acceptable tomorrow.

Heller's novel "Catch-22" is set during World War II and follows the experiences of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Yossarian is caught in a bureaucratic nightmare where he is forced to fly dangerous missions over enemy territory, even as he tries to avoid them at all costs. The novel is a scathing critique of the absurdity and cruelty of war, and Heller uses dark humor to highlight the ways in which people can become desensitized to violence and suffering.