Yossarian and Nurse Duckett's Affair

Catch-22

Yossarian's physical relationship with Nurse Duckett, which provides comfort but ends in disappointment.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The beginning The beginning from "Catch-22". The Attraction The Flirtation Yossarian grabs Nurse Duckett. She is angry but intrigued. They begin a relationship. The Beach They meet at the beach.

The beginning from "Catch-22". The Attraction The Flirtation Yossarian grabs Nurse Duckett. She is angry but intrigued. They begin a relationship. The Beach They meet at the beach.

The Attraction The Flirtation Yossarian grabs Nurse Duckett. She is angry but intrigued. They begin a relationship. The Beach They meet at the beach. Yossarian enjoys her company. She is calm and undemanding. The Comfort Nurse Duckett provides physical and emotional solace. Yossarian feels less alone.

The strain The strain from "Catch-22". The Distance The Shame Nurse Duckett is ashamed of Yossarian's refusal. She wants to marry a doctor. She distances herself.

The strain from "Catch-22". The Distance The Shame Nurse Duckett is ashamed of Yossarian's refusal. She wants to marry a doctor. She distances herself.

The Distance The Shame Nurse Duckett is ashamed of Yossarian's refusal. She wants to marry a doctor. She distances herself. The Break Yossarian senses her withdrawal. He is hurt but understands. The relationship fades. The End When Yossarian is in the hospital after being stabbed, she does not visit. The affair ends quietly.

During Yossarian's hospital stays

After Yossarian refuses to fly