In Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," the narrative explores the complexities of life and death through the characters' profound reflections on health and mortality. The emphasis on gratitude for health is tempered by the understanding that it is not a permanent state. Yossarian's emotional response captures the frustration of living under the shadow of mortality, as he wrestles with the harsh reality that life, while precious, is also fleeting.
Amidst the chaos...