1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’ s NestThis is a novel that was written in 1959 by Ken Kessey. It
was used as a study of the human psychology. Later, in 1963 it was converted to a
film.ThemesAccording to kessey (001), this play has several themes .first there is the theme
of insanity. Though most of the people in this play are portrayed as being of poor health
mentally, it is evident that it’ s hard to distinguish between those who are normal and the
mentally ill. Another theme that comes out openly in this play is that of tat of freedom
versus detention. Most of the patients in this play have the freedom of choice to go to the
institutions while some other individuals like the protagonists are confined to the
institution. The aspect of manipulation can also be seen in this play .this is where the nurse
in charge instills the fear and desire for them to submit to her authority. She is uses this
method to the other people working with her. Consequently the patients are under some
rules and regulations that guide them in their stay at the institution. Lastly, there is the
aspect of rebellion. This is evidenced by the fact that mcMurphy goes against the rules laid
down by the institution.Point of viewPoint of view according to brotherjudy.com, the story
is based upon the people he met during the time of his career at the mental hospital in
Menlo Park. At the time he wrote the book he was in the ward for the mentally challenged
.the broad meaning of this book is to portray the way things were in the institutions for the
mentally handicapped in those days .he is trying to portray how people are always pushing
for their own gains .he is of the point of view that there are controversies and myths that
surround the story behind human existence. He presents a situation where humans have
the tough task of choosing between being secure and to walk in a free
world.MeaningAccording to Rodger E (001), McMurphy, was somebody who is not into
finding the meaning of psychological. He is a person who enjoys being with other people
regardless of their status ailments. He is portrayed as direct opposite of the in charge who is
out to establish and stamp her authority over the other people. he is displayed as person
who is always rebelling against the administration. This shows that for change to occur any
where there should be someone who will be brave enough to face the administration. This
story aims at ensuring that it displays the ills that occur in the society especially in the
correctional facilities. Mc Murphy aims at ensuring that the ills of the administration are
dealt with by associating himself with other patients’ that Tom understands their problems
better.Works citedCarnes, Mark Christopher, Paul R. Betz, et.al. American National
Biography.Vol 26. New York: Oxford University Press USA. pg. 312. 1999. PrintRoger Ebert
.One Flew Over the Cuckoo’ s Nest .1975
