War is what we use to justify protecting our countries' ways of life. ... War also a phenomenal source of profit, and in today's capitalist society, everybody wants a "share" of that. ... Like Yossarian, Milo is able to partially see through the political charades of the war. ... Milo's pathological avarice leads him to make a series of bargains with both sides of the war to satisfy his drive for profit, rather than abandoning the war and refusing to partake in the taking of innocent lives. ... He tries to feed chocolate-covered cotton balls to his squadron, which...

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Heller and De Bernieres uses the same background theme; However, though contrasts are apparent in their portrayal of war, their use of humour is employed differently also. ... Scheisskopf (meaning "shit head", which is an accurate comic description of the character) concentrates on his parades with ridiculous attention to detail which are irrelevant to the war. This "duo" emphasises their incompetence on a satirical note, though maintaining their prestige and power throughout. ...

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