In Catch-22, the main character, Yossarian, is a classic example of an antihero. He lacks many of the characteristics of a typical hero, especially the qualities of courage and bravery. Although Yossarian volunteered freely for service, he only goes on missions in order to be closer to reaching the required amount of missions to go home. He no longer shows any patriotism and is only concerned with saving his own life. Also, he appears to be deluded in his believe that everyone is trying to kill him, and seems like he is unable to form relationships or friendships with people. Admittingly, the missions on he is sent on are irrelevant and put the soldier's lives in danger for no important reason. Because of this, I don't blame him for not wanting to fly missions. In the end though, Yossarian is brave in his decision to not leave his fellow soldiers, but is ultimately cowardly, yet funny, in his actions to desert.
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