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Catch-22 Major Research Paper; "Generals Die in Bed" [7]
I like the outline...
Also, have you ever read either of these books?Nope.
Is it fine to write generally about war, faith and then bring forth the characters from the books and their role towards each category?It is probably better to show the teacher, in the opening paragraph, that you are writing about the correct subject. Use an opening paragraph that says what you are going to "argue" in the paper, and then set up the rest of the paper to support your "argument." It's not really an argument, but you need to convey soe eaningful insight that you got from the reading.
Also, It depends on how you transition from paragraph to paragraph. When professors ask you to use a logical order for writing, it is so that you can guide the reader through a meaningful process.
Finally, would it be logical to write about post-war trauma and death after the characters are introduced?In this novel, the religious character, Anderson, is a relatively minor character, but what he represents is very important. Throughout the novel, Anderson prays to survive and overcome the war. Consistently he is seen doing this and in the end Anderson dies just like the rest of the soldiers, thus showing that religion certainly does not protect them.
Now, right here, say something that applies to both books. Wrap up your intro paragraph by connecting the books together. In that connection is your theme. 