He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt.
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In Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," the protagonist grapples with the absurd realities of war and bureaucracy. His determination to either achieve immortality or succumb to death reflects a deep struggle with the futility of his circumstances. This desire symbolizes a broader quest for meaning and control in a world marked by chaos and randomness.
The quote underscores a pivotal theme of the novel: the tension between individual agency and oppressive systems. The...
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