ould not have to fly anymore missions. His main argument won't work however due to catch-22, an undefined law that contradicts existing laws, yet doesn't really exist but does exist because everyone believes it does. He says he is insane and should not be allowed to fly; unfortunately, catch-22 says that he is sane since he doesn't want to fly, and only someone who is insane would want to put his life at risk by flying. The only way he is able to avoid flying is by faking a liver illness that keeps him in the hospital until he can not bear being in the hospital anymore. Externally his superiors force him to fly against his will, making him face the possibility of being killed. Additionally, every time he comes close to completing the number of mission required to be able to be discharged Colonel Cathcart raises the number of missions in attempt to be promoted to general. The resolution to this problem is spending more time in the hospital

Some common words found in the essay are:
Colonel Catchcart, Doc Daneeka, Sweden Yossarian, Heller's Catch-22, John Yossarian, Throughout Catch-22, Colonel Cathcart, Mediterranean Sea, Air Force, filled characters, life risk, endanger life, avoid flying,
Approximate Word count = 639
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)