As the book ends it is finally explained what Catch-22 is after all. Catch-22 is nothing but a rule that doesn't exist that allow the superiors in the army to pretty much do whatever they want to their subordinates.
Yossarian finally proves his heroism. He manages to get away from flying missions by going against the generals' rules, and even after being bribed by the generals - he would be promoted to major and all he had to do was support the generals and he could finally go home- he felt as if he would be betraying his dead friends if he accepted the bribe.
Yossarian is a hero because, not only he fought to protect his country in a war, but he also shows a lot of character, loyalty and dignity in his action. He also goes against his superiors to protect what he thinks is right.
He also seemed a little more resistent than a "regular Joe", he got stabbed so many times by Nately's whore and he still managed to survive.
Saturday, February 23
The End Of The Catch!
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I remember in some heroic stories but sure which ones, the villain bribes the hero to join them and they can be a great power. Standing up for ones beliefs was a theme that we examined last year. In The Crucible, the book conveys a message that one should stand up for ones beliefs even if it means taking on a great loss. Otherwise this post is not bad.
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