One Who Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Randall McMurphy in the film ‘One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, was a patient at the Ward (mental institute) located at Oregon, 1950’s. He was transferred over from prison deeming he was mentally ill. McMurphy’s sanity was never determined, however, he appeared dissimilar to other patients. Seeming to be a normal man. He showed intelligence through capturing the hands of other patients, helping them to find their voices. As the film progressed, McMurphy began to rebel and bend the rules. Nurse Ratched, one of the head nurses at the ward, become extremely against his actions once the patients followed his footsteps. McMurphy saw the manipulative side of Nurse Ratched and wanted to break her. He took on great extents to disobey the rules
His hair was dark and in his pocket was a pack of cigarettes denting the shape through his chest. Standing out from the other patients, the guards were hesitant towards McMurphy. Although McMurphy had a powerful front, it appeared impossible to crack his power and view his weaknesses. He was labelled the ‘leader of the pack’ within weeks of being there and protecting the patients. He pushed them to rebel against the rules. Fun was not on the gender, until McMurphy appeared with spontaneous decisions, such as stealing the bus to enjoy a day spent on the ocean fishing. These actions assisted the patients to become independent, fierce and confident. Nurse Ratched observed McMurphy for weeks. She became furious, feeling out of control and second place. This was a similarity both McMurphy and Nurse Ratched shared. Losing temper was often shown from both sides. Defensive mode is switched on and persevering is a factor practised throughout the film. The Ward follow set routines daily regarding the music, television and activities. When McMurphy suggests the idea of putting the game on the television he loses his temper when Nurse Ratched refuses. She states that there must be a vote taken place before change is approved knowing confidently none of the patients would raise their hands. The Chief, a patient who remains silent all day, every day, put up his
They understood each other. They both wanted to get out of that place. Although Chief stood silent, in the end he spoke. He was fooling everyone. McMurphy made many friendships and helped individuals in different ways. The patients stand for their rights which McMurphy influenced. When McMurphy stepped in to control, there was no hesitation from patients. Although he inspired all the patients, he changed the views of those men. This was important and the confidence they needed to take that extra step out. McMurphy changed the institution in more ways than one but most importantly gave the men courage, strength and a