Yossarian as an existential character I am going to live forever or die trying. By: Lauren Anderson Period 2
First Things First... What is existentialism? What is an existential character?
Existential-concerned withexistence,especially humanexistence asviewed in thetheories ofexistentialism.Definitions Existential Character- A person, real or fictional, who, whatever his or her past or conditioning, can change by an act of will.
Ties to Catch-22 Philosophers andwriters saw the world as an indifferent place without a universal set of rules that applied to everyone. ▧Large Number of casualties ▧ Holocaust ▧ Use of first atomic bomb▧ Wanted to explore the meaning that individuals created for themselves. ▧Were not interested in portraying life through rose colored glasses ▧ Wanted to showcase the insurmountable challenges of everyday life.
Existential Characteristics of Yossarian
Is there a God?
Life is plagued by angst and despair and defined by absurdity.
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