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Catch-22

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Biography
Major Works and Literary Reputation

About the Novel

Historical Background
Critical Reception of Catch-22
A Brief Synopsis
List of Characters
Character Map

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Chapters 1 and 2
Chapters 3 and 4
Chapters 5 and 6
Chapters 7 and 8
Chapters 9 and 10
Chapters 11 and 12
Chapters 13 and 14
Chapters 15 and 16
Chapters 17 and 18
Chapters 19 and 20
Chapters 21 and 22
Chapters 23 and 24
Chapters 25 and 26
Chapters 27 and 28
Chapters 29 and 30
Chapters 31 and 32
Chapters 33 and 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42

Character Analyses

Yossarian
Chaplain Tappman
Milo Minderbinder
Aardvark (Aarfy)

Critical Essays

Heller’s Use of Satire
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Chapter 42

acquiesce—to agree or consent quietly, without protest, but without enthusiasm.

exophthalmic eyes—abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs, caused by various disorders.

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