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Catch-22 Hypocrisy Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

Doc Daneeka was Yossarian's friend and would do just about nothing in his power to help him. (3.52)

This contradicts the very meaning of friendship and throws into question the nature of Yossarian and Doc Daneeka's relationship.

Quote #5

Under Colonel Korn's rule, the only people permitted to ask questions were those who never did. (4.36)

The rule is self-defeating. Nobody can ask questions, and this satisfies Group Headquarters, which doesn't want any questioning of their establishment going on anyway.

Quote #6

[Chief White Halfoat:] "Racial prejudice is a terrible thing, Yossarian. It really is. It's a terrible thing to treat a decent, loyal Indian like a n*****, kike, wop, or spic." (5.37)

Chief White Halfoat contradicts himself, saying he is against racism, but immediately using derogatory and racist slurs to define people.