In Catch-22 by Joseph Heller I am often left dumbfounded by his language. Some of my favorite quotes.
"There's no patriotism, that's what it is. And no matriotism, either."
"THe Texan turned out to be good-natured, generous and likable. In three days no one could stand him."
"I am Captain Yossarian....of the fighting 256th Squadron...that's two to the fighting eighths power....if you're thinking of writing a symbolic poem about our squadron."
LOL
I believe the remark about being in love with the chaplain simply must be a foreshadowing of Yossarians death. what do you think James? On to chapter two?