Irrationality in both State andIts Resistance in Heller's Catch-22

Abstract

Joseph Heller'sCatch-22examines irrationality in between state and its resistance during Second World War for their own interests. In the novel Colonel Cathcart, the representative of the state, constantly launches manymissions to trap armies duringthewar period using rule ofCatch-22.The rule itself is irrational. In the same way Yossarian, the protagonist, violates the rulesof the nation and flees to Switzerland. Being a national army, he only sees his personal interests rather than his country.