... seventy, eighty, a hundred, or even two hundred, three hundred, or six thousand!"" (246). The chaplain makes many more efforts to help Yossarian, revealing his Christian morals and eagerness for close friendships with others. The chaplain is treated with minimal respect, and realizes that he must be appreciative and take advantage of the benevolence of Yossarian. He remains faithful to Yossarrian through ... expect to commit a sin in the beginning of the novel. Throughout the novel, the chaplain is continuously confronted by those seeking to use religion for false purposes without under...

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... fullest, and vows not to be constrained by the boundaries of his family, his nation and his religion. Stephen moves on to the university, where he develops a number of strong friendships, and is especially close with a young man named Cranly, in whom he confides his thoughts and feelings. In this sense, Cranly represents a secular confessor for Stephen. Eventually, Cranly begins to ... , he does not understand Stephen's need for absolute freedom. Indeed, to Cranly, leaving behind all the trappings of society would be terribly lonely. It is the difference that separates the true artist, S...

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