Should not students in ENG3U have novel studies that actually challenge and emphasize the develop of critical thinking and communication necessary for everyday life? Catch-22 is an enticing war novel written by Joseph Heller set in World War II. American author Joseph Heller was born on( May 1, 1923- December 12,1999) in Brooklyn, New York. In the second world war, Heller was a bombardier who flew 60 combat missions. The protagonist of his page-turner novel is based on Heller’s time serving in World War II. Through the use of complex themes, symbols and motifs in the novel, Catch-22 prepares students in ENG3U to meet expectations of critical thinking, oral communication skills and literacy development required to meet success in ENG4U. Compared
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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
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