In addition, the perception of Doc Daneeka provides humor. The soldiers view Daneeka as admirable through his persistence in helping others. His false traits show through the scene described, “Doc Daneeka lost his head during Milo's bombardment...slithering along the ground through shrapnel, strafing and incendiary bombs like a furtive...”(Heller 204). The scene depicts Daneeka as the man he ought to be, but only possesses these false traits a few times. Throughout the novel, Daneeka either whines over personal struggles or his hate for flying. In attempt to help Daneeka, Yossarian logs false trips for Daneeka. However, Daneeka never repays Yossarian back for helping him. Daneeka false perception of being a caring character adds to the theme
