The first time Yossarian saw the chaplain he fell madly in love with him.
In Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," the protagonist Yossarian experiences an intense admiration for the chaplain upon their first meeting. This reaction highlights Yossarian's longing for connection and understanding in a chaotic and absurd war environment. The chaplain embodies a sense of compassion and morality that contrasts sharply with the madness surrounding Yossarian and his fellow soldiers.
This infatuation symbolizes Yossarian's search for solace in a world that often feels disordered and hostile....