"How are you, Yossarian?" "Splendidly." No, I'm terribly afraid. "All right then," said Major Danby. "It's proof that he's alive."
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The exchange between Yossarian and Major Danby in Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" illustrates the deep irony and existential crisis faced by the characters. While Yossarian claims to feel "splendidly," it is clear that his true feelings are far from positive, as he admits to being "terribly afraid." This duality highlights the absurdity of their situation in wartime, where outward appearances often contrast sharply with inner turmoil.
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