SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the CHARACTERS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST The narrator of the story, Chief Bromden is described as a six foot seven half-Indian man nicknamed "Chief Broom" by the black boys because he sweeps the floors. Classified as a Chronic, everyone in the hospital believes him to be deaf and dumb, but he can hear and comprehend everything said. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

IMAGE STUDY

The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the CHARACTERS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST The narrator of the story, Chief Bromden is described as a six foot seven half-Indian man nicknamed "Chief Broom" by the black boys because he sweeps the floors. Classified as a Chronic, everyone in the hospital believes him to be deaf and dumb, but he can hear and comprehend everything said. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

IMAGE STUDY

The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. MONOLOGUES - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Monologues - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Because this book is all about lunatics, I saw it fit to do a monologue or two playing a crazy character. I didn't have much time so don't judge. SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the

IMAGE STUDY

The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

RHETORIC STUDY

Rhetoric Study. Because Kesey uses Bromden, a delusive patient as the narrator, his writing must reflect the mental capabilities of Bromden, but finds a unique balance between good writing and keeping the character in mind. Kesey uses Bromden's thoughts to show the effect of McMurphy on the patients and specifically Bromden. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the

IMAGE STUDY

The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

RHETORIC STUDY

Rhetoric Study. Because Kesey uses Bromden, a delusive patient as the narrator, his writing must reflect the mental capabilities of Bromden, but finds a unique balance between good writing and keeping the character in mind. Kesey uses Bromden's thoughts to show the effect of McMurphy on the patients and specifically Bromden. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. MONOLOGUES - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Monologues - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Because this book is all about lunatics, I saw it fit to do a monologue or two playing a crazy character. I didn't have much time so don't judge. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.

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The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

RHETORIC STUDY

Rhetoric Study. Because Kesey uses Bromden, a delusive patient as the narrator, his writing must reflect the mental capabilities of Bromden, but finds a unique balance between good writing and keeping the character in mind. Kesey uses Bromden's thoughts to show the effect of McMurphy on the patients and specifically Bromden.

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

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The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

RHETORIC STUDY

Rhetoric Study. Because Kesey uses Bromden, a delusive patient as the narrator, his writing must reflect the mental capabilities of Bromden, but finds a unique balance between good writing and keeping the character in mind. Kesey uses Bromden's thoughts to show the effect of McMurphy on the patients and specifically Bromden.

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

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KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

WORKS CITED

"Biography of Ken Kesey (1935-2001)." Grade Saver. Web. http://www.gradesaver.com/author/ken-kesey/ Nichols, Russel. "Georgia Overhauls Its Mental Health System." ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.

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The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden.

RHETORIC STUDY

Rhetoric Study. Because Kesey uses Bromden, a delusive patient as the narrator, his writing must reflect the mental capabilities of Bromden, but finds a unique balance between good writing and keeping the character in mind. Kesey uses Bromden's thoughts to show the effect of McMurphy on the patients and specifically Bromden.

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

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The Aspen Painting. Bromden observes a painting the the Public Relations man brought in once. He hallucinates being inside the painting, feeling the cold, seeing the brook and the snow, and being outside the hospital. Bromden describes in detail his surroundings and how amazing and free it made him feel. He takes a path through the

wilderness.

SYMBOLS - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ellis, a Chronic, is nailed to the wall, an obvious image of Christ's crucification. Ellis also tells Bibbit to be a "fisher of men" before they go on their fishing trip. Jesus said this to Peter (a fisherman). McMurphy, however, is the prominent symbol of Christ. The fishing trip is led by McMurphy, and he brings twelve men, symbolic of the THE POEM - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This children's nursery rhyme, with an obvious connection to the title of the book, is remembered by Chief Bromden after a shock treatment. This poem is allegorical to the hospital in the following ways: 1. The Cuckoo's Nest is the hospital. 2. The "good fisherman" is the Big Nurse. She fishes in the patients and "catches hens, puts 'em in

pens".

MENTAL HOSPITALS: THEN AND NOW Then-1960's. Ken Kesey wrote the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after serving as a night attendant in a psychiatric ward in the late fifties-early sixties. He got the inspiration from talking to mental patients under the heavy influence of drugs. He did not believe these patients to be insane, but rather to be ostricized by society

unfairly.

THE POWER OF WOMEN

Bibbit's mother. Billy Bibbit, a young patient on the ward, is often used as a threat by Nurse Ratched. Whenever Billy is an issue or does something wrong, Ratched tells him she'll tell his mother and he immediately repents. The power his mother holds over him is obscene for his age. Billy ends up committing suicide after Ratched catches

him in

BOOK VS. MOVIE

The movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest captured all of the main themes of the book and left the viewer with the same emotions and understanding of the complex plot.However, as with all movies, much of the subtleties of the book were lost. One of the most important things that was lost in the movie was the struggles of Chief Bromden.

RHETORIC STUDY

Rhetoric Study. Because Kesey uses Bromden, a delusive patient as the narrator, his writing must reflect the mental capabilities of Bromden, but finds a unique balance between good writing and keeping the character in mind. Kesey uses Bromden's thoughts to show the effect of McMurphy on the patients and specifically Bromden.

KESEY'S KRITICISM

The book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an allusion to the mechanics of society.Kesey uses the administration of the hospital as a microcosm to those who lead the world. Although it is more obvious in the book than it is in reality, those in charge implant ideas into the minds of those they lead to suppress individual thinking and thereby maintain order. KEN KESEY - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Ken Kesey. Ken Kesey was born in 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. He was raised in a Christian household and was very successful in school and sports. When studying at Stanford, Kesey tested and personally ingested hallucinogens such as LSD. This experience was key to his inspiration for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It was said that

Kesey, when

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WORKS CITED

"Biography of Ken Kesey (1935-2001)." Grade Saver. Web. http://www.gradesaver.com/author/ken-kesey/ Nichols, Russel. "Georgia Overhauls Its Mental Health System." MONOLOGUES - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Monologues - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Because this book is all about lunatics, I saw it fit to do a monologue or two playing a crazy character. I didn't have much time so don't judge. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

By Ken Kesey

* Home

* Ken Kesey

* Characters

* The Power of Women * Mental Hospitals: Then and Now

* Symbols

* The Poem

* Book vs. Movie

* Image Study

* Rhetoric Study

* Kesey's Kriticism

* Monologues

* Works Cited

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