The friendship between Yossarian and Dunbar, based on shared cynicism and a desire to slow down time.
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The hospital buddies
The Partners
The Ward
Yossarian and Dunbar are in the hospital together. They share a ward. They play games with the censored letters.
The Philosophy
Dunbar cultivates boredom to make time pass slowly. Yossarian admires his approach. They are kindred spirits.
The Bond
They support each other. Dunbar is one of the few people Yossarian can be himself with.
The disappearance
The Loss
The Warning
Nurse Duckett warns Yossarian that Dunbar will be disappeared. Yossarian tries to warn him, but it is too late.
The Vanishing
Dunbar is taken away. Yossarian is devastated. He loses another friend.
The Aftermath
Dunbar's disappearance fuels Yossarian's determination to escape. He cannot let the system take him too.