On Irony in Catch-22
Abstract
Catch-22 is an ironic, fictional novel by the American novelist,Joseph was first published in 1961. After publication, it became a classic masterpiece in American literature history. It employs irony profoundly. This thesis tries to discuss the effect of irony on performing themes and reflecting values of the novel. Firstly, this thesis discusses irony used to portray the characters, such as Yossarian’s helplessness and desperation, Lieutenant Scheisskopf’s foolishness, Milo’s greed and hypocrisy. Then through the use of irony, this thesis discusses how the author exposes the themes of the novel. In the third part, this thesis tries to analyze the use of irony in the organization of the plots and language.
Key Words: Catch-22; irony ; absurdity ; characters ; black humor
摘 要
《第2102條軍規》是約瑟夫•海勒1961年發表的他的第1部作品。出版後成為當代美國文學的經典作品之1。小說巧妙的運用了反諷手法。本文探討反諷手法的運用在表現主題和體現作品藝術價值方面所起的作用。本文的.第1部分將討論小說如何運用反諷刻畫人物．比如約瑟連的無奈和絕望沙伊斯科普夫的愚蠢，米羅的貪婪和愚蠢。第2部分分析作者如何通過反諷的運用來揭示戰爭的荒謬和人性的扭曲主題。第3部分則討論作者如何運用反諷精心構築情節和達到黑色幽默的效果。
關鍵詞：《第2102條軍規》、 反諷、荒謬、人物、黑色幽默