Chief White Halfoat's Pneumonia Death

Chief White Halfoat's determination to die of pneumonia, fulfilling his prophecy.

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The prophecy

The Vow The Threat Chief White Halfoat vows to die of pneumonia. He believes his family is cursed by oil companies. He drinks heavily and neglects his health. The Effect on Flume Captain Flume lives in the woods in fear of Chief White Halfoat. He only returns when he senses the chief is dying. The Omen Flume's return signals that the time is near. Chief White Halfoat knows his end is coming.

The decline

The Sickness The Cough Chief White Halfoat develops a cough. He feels cold. Whiskey no longer warms him. He knows it is time. The Hospital He checks into the hospital to die. He is resigned. He tells Yossarian he is going to die of pneumonia. The Death Chief White Halfoat dies of pneumonia in the hospital. His prophecy is fulfilled. His death is almost voluntary.

Throughout the story

As winter approaches