One Flew Over Cuckoo's Nest Questions Flashcards
Who is the narrator for Cuckoo’s Nest?
Chief Bromden
Who were the patients that have a chance of being cured?
Acutes
Who was the character who has trouble with speech?
Billy Bibbit
What did McMurphy think of meetings?
As a Pecking Party
What inspired Ken Kesey to write this novel?
He worked at night in a mental institution himself
What does Nurse Ratched fear the men will think of McMurphy if he goes to the disturbed ward?
martyr
What is the name the Chief gave the hospital and government?
Hospital administration and government
Name all three themes
Sacrifice
sanity vs insanity
man vs society
Who were the two characters that represent sacrifice?
Ellis, and McMurphy
What controversial treatment was used for punishment?
Shock Shop
What is McMurphy’s punishment for attacking Nurse Ratched.
Labotomy
