Character List

Clevinger An intellectual but foolish friend of Yossarian, his trial before the Action Board (Chapter 8) is one of the best know sections of the novel; he dies on the Parma mission.

Major _______ de Coverley As the squadron executive officer, he procures apartments for the men's rest and recreation in cities about to be captured. His patriarchal manner inspires respect and helps him put an end to the Glorious Loyalty Oath Crusade. We don't know his first name because no one is bold enough to ask.

Major Major Major Major His first, middle, and last names are "Major" so a military computer automatically makes him a Major. He only holds office hours when he is not in.

Mudd A new lieutenant, he arrives on base and is killed two hours later on his first mission. Because he had no time to be officially checked in, he was never there. His belongings are in Yossarian's tent and known as "the dead man."

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