catch-22 (chapter41)snowden——joseph heller.pptVIP

CONTENTS Brief Introduction Chapter41 Summary Chapter41 Summary Plot?Summary Characters Major Themes Symbolism Analysis Action Still Action Still 07外商（2）班 张晓菁 2007064343126 * Catch-22 (chapter41)SNOWDEN——Joseph Heller Brief Introduction Chapter Summary Characters Themes Symbolism Analysis Action Still About the Novel Catch-22 is a satirical, historical novel by the American author Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. The novel, set during the later stages of World War II from 1943 onwards, is frequently cited as one of the great literary works of the twentieth century. Summary Catch-22 follows Captain John Yossarian in his exploits as a bombardier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Yossarian has one wish: to survive the madness of wartime culture. Hes convinced that everyone is trying to kill him, a notion that sometimes arises in a war where…everyone is trying to kill one another. Yossarian has to survive the dangerous combat missions he flies, while Colonel Cathcart continues to increase the number of missions his men must complete. Yossarian awakens in the hospital where several incompetent doctors quibble over performing unnecessary surgery on Yossarians wound. The chaplain visits and praises Yossarian for protecting Colonel Cathcart from a Nazi assassin. Yossarian recognizes the lie and tells the chaplain that it was Natelys whore who stabbed him, not a Nazi murderer. The chaplain is disappointed when Yossarian explains Colonel Cathcarts despicable bargain. Yossarian redeems his honor when he decides against the deal. A mysterious man in a bathrobe seizes Yossarian in the night and torments him by repeating, Weve got your pal, buddy. Weve got your pal. Disturbed, Yossarian lies awake in a cold sweat and thinks of Snowden. Neatly bandaging the large wound in Snowdens thigh, Yossarian thought the poor kid was in the clear. Upon closer inspection, though, Yossarian realized a chunk of flak had ripped