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I have now read One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, seen the play and now have seen the film version. Each time that I experience the story I enjoy it. I see the movie as a struggle for human dignity. Mr. McMurphy refuses to let the Nurse Ratchet bring him down. The other patience are there, most by there own choice, need that approval from her. They need her to tell them they are normal or healthy. She has this hold over all of them; however, McMurphy does not allow her to take hold of him.
The main focus in the movie is the conflict between the McMurphy and the Nurse Ratchet. He is constantly throughout the movie disagreeing with her and trying to ge the other patience to see that they should question her. As the story progress and you see the other patience questions her authority. T...

Posted by: Sheryl Hogges

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