Chapter 42 - "Yossarian"
Now Yossarian knows he's experienced it all. Orr couldn't tell him. No one could.
But now he knows. Watch how he acts.
(p.454) "Between me and every ideal I always find Scheisskopf's, Peckems, Korns and Cathcarts."
The exchange between Danby (the professor) and Yossarian (me?) reveals the essence of the battle for life.
"I must fight for me."
(p.458) See, I told you Orr was the star of the book. He saw early the alternatives.
(p.460) Orr has his girl with the shoe, Yossarian has his whore with the knife. (But then,
he always needed more help)
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