Catch-22 (Video)
A major minderbinder of a novel.
- Course Length: 1 week
- Course Type: Short Course
- Category:
- English
- Humanities
- Literature
- Video
- High School
Schools and Districts: We offer customized programs that won't break the bank. Get a quote.
Joseph Heller's Catch-22 is all about the twisted logic of a totally illogical thing: war.
With a plot that'll make you dizzy, this Great American Novel takes you on a challenging mission. Did Milo just steal half of a bed sheet to fund his underground syndicate? Why did a cat just murder Hungry Joe? What's a catch-22?
We've done the heavy lifting to cut through the crazy with eight short videos. Confusion is inevitable, but no man, woman, or murderous cat will be left behind.
- You'll take a quick (but effective) tour of duty through one of the most influential war novels of all time.
- You'll pick up key historical context and identify how the novel influenced anti-war protesters.
- You'll learn the precise definition of "catch-22," as well as how paradox works as a literary device.
- You'll figure out why Joseph Heller is so obsessed with doubles and twins.
- You'll peek into the brains of his characters to figure out who's crazy, and who's secretly rational.
- You'll sort through all of the liars, deceivers, and thieves—and determine what motivates each one.
- You'll understand Heller's low opinions of capitalism, administrative red tape, and war.
- You'll be able to recognize how the structure of the book helps build suspense.
Here's a sneak peek at a video from the course. BYOP (bring your own popcorn).
Unit Breakdown
1 Catch-22 (Video) - Catch-22
We're honor-bound to get you through this seven-lesson literary boot camp:
- Back in the Day
- Highly Illogical
- Get Outta Your Mind
- Don't Fear the Reaper
- Seeing Double
- It's All About the Benjamins
- I'd Lie For You (And That's the Truth)
- Course Length: 1 week
- Course Type: Short Course
- Category:
- English
- Humanities
- Literature
- Video
- High School
Schools and Districts: We offer customized programs that won't break the bank. Get a quote.