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Catch 22 Humor Analysis
Heller utilizes comedic satire throughout the entirety of Catch-22. Rather than blatantly stating all of the horror that war brings about, Heller uses humorous and ironic stories to convey what he clearly feels are almost laughable instances. Doc Daneeka’s “death" is a perfect example of utilizing humor to express an almost unbelievable truth. Because of his fear of flight (which is ironic, considering he is the flight surgeon), Yossarian convinces McWatt to log his name while never actually flying. During one flight, while Doc Daneeka remain on the ground (although he was accounted for as being on the flight), McWatt flies too low and kills Kid Sampson. Out of grief, McWatt commits suicide by flying into a mountain. Doc Daneeka, presumably
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