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Doc Daneeka
:''Also covered in this article are the minor characters Gus & Wes, Dr Stubbs and Mrs Daneeka.'' Doc Daneeka is a fictional character in the 1961 novel ''Catch-22'' by Joseph Heller. Doc Daneeka is the squadron physician and a friend of the novel's protagonist, Yossarian. "Catch-22" itself is first explained in the novel when Yossarian asks Doc Daneeka to excuse him from combat duty. Doc Daneeka is also the title of Chapter 4 of the novel. Character sketch Motivations Doc Daneeka's main motivation throughout is for his own welfare, if that be making money or protecting his own life. He generally forgets his moral duty as a physician except in the most extreme of circumstances. Goals Doc Daneeka's goal before he is drafted into the war is to make a successful business out of his medical practice based in New York, he has stated that "my most valuable medical tool is my cash register". He lies to the drafting board about his health in an attempt to avoid the war and become we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Daneeka
:''Also covered in this article are the minor characters Gus & Wes, Dr Stubbs and Mrs Daneeka.'' Doc Daneeka is a fictional character in the 1961 novel ''Catch-22'' by Joseph Heller. Doc Daneeka is the squadron physician and a friend of the novel's protagonist, Yossarian. "Catch-22" itself is first explained in the novel when Yossarian asks Doc Daneeka to excuse him from combat duty. Doc Daneeka is also the title of Chapter 4 of the novel. Character sketch Motivations Doc Daneeka's main motivation throughout is for his own welfare, if that be making money or protecting his own life. He generally forgets his moral duty as a physician except in the most extreme of circumstances. Goals Doc Daneeka's goal before he is drafted into the war is to make a successful business out of his medical practice based in New York, he has stated that "my most valuable medical tool is my cash register". He lies to the drafting board about his health in an attempt to avoid the war and become we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |