Motifs and themes correlate in preparing students to excel in ENG4U.Yossarian’s group commander Colonel Cathcart wishes to be appointed to become general of the squadron. In order to achieve this motive, he increases the number of combat missions the soldiers are to complete before they can be discharged. Colonel Cathcart does this as a way to hopefully increase the number of casualties within the squadron to increase his chances of being appointed General. Even by increasing the number of missions the men are to complete, this does not guarantee Colonel Cathcart of becoming General of the 256th squadron. Raising the number of mission hinders Yossarian from escaping the strict bureaucracy they are enclosed …show more content…
Catch-22 was set during World War II where conscription was highly enforced among countries involved in the war. The Catch-22 logic essentially was another form of conscription for Yossarian and the other soldier's. Consequently, even in modern day society people are still held against their will and forced to join the army. During World War II women were not allowed join the army because combat duty was considered masculine and only suitable for men. Even in 21st century, Norway begins to conscript young women into war. By reading Catch-22, students have an opportunity at learning how history in the past influences affairs in modern day