The motif grid for Catch 22 is not a requirement, but I hope you'll consider doing one if you have time because it's invaluable in writing your first essay. If you have one, the essay will practically write itself. I'll show you how that works when you come to school in August. Cool? Hope so.
For your consideration, I have included a couple of models, and I hope you'll enjoy looking at them. Notice that repetition is what makes a motif a motif, so you won't just see one example under each entry; you'll see bunches. Further, you will appreciate it later if you have more than just fluff in the commentary column. Once again, you'll learn why later.
Again, all this is optional, but worth your time if you can get it done. I can see the possibility of a wee bit o' extra credit, perhaps...
As for the models, I couldn't find my file where I had a copy of John Lane's Moby Dick motif grid, so I went ahead and posted two of Kelsey Yule's. One of them is actually for Catch 22, so I warn you--don't fall victim to temptation and copy hers. If you do, yours will sound hauntingly familiar as I'm grading--not a good scenario for you, grasshopper. I want you to see what I expect, but I want you to do your own work!
If you have questions, you can always call!
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