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    Comparison of two texts‚ “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “To Kill a Mocking Bird” | How do the authors of To Kill a Mockingbird and One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest use literary techniques to explore the concepts of isolation? Isolation and courage in the form of racism and discrimination is an analogous concept explored in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird and Ken Kesey’s novel One flew over the cuckoo’s nest. The authors exemplify the conflicts of isolation displayed by the

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    When McMurphy is talking with the lifeguard he realizes that the nurse has all the power and that she decides when he will leave unlike jail were the judge says that someone would have to stay for whatever number of month (in McMurphy’s case six) and after that time has come the person is free‚ he also must the be committed so he could get out faster‚ McMurphy then thinks it over “he’d had a six months’ sentence at the work farm with two more months finished‚ four more to go….. he’d been close to

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    written word on camera because the words that express so much action and feeling can not always be expressed the same way through pictures and acting. One example of this can be found in the comparison of Ken Kesey’s novel‚ "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest‚ and the film version directed in 1975 by Milos Forman. The novel details the time that R.P. McMurphy‚ a criminal‚ spends in an Oregon mental institution‚ after deciding that he would rather plead insanity than spend more time in jail. However‚ when

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    o Why would they scorn her? o She doesn’t deserve to be treated poorly just because a man in deeply in love with her. Reflection: The whole town knows about Vronsky’s love for Anna; men envied him and women pitied him. Anna’s position in society is greatly affected and people don’t respect her like they used to. Chapter 19: Reflection: Vronksy attends a luncheon‚ but he avoids people as Anna consumes his thoughts. We are introduced to Yashvin‚ who is apparently Vronsky’s best friend in the regiment

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    Feminism is a Futile Cause Twentieth century literature is not always sympathetic to feministic sentiments. Novels such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest‚ The Age of Innocence‚ and All the King’s Men‚ try to undo the prominent effects the feministic movement of the 20th century. Women’s denial of their inferiority is the underlying fear that materializes in these three books to produce reactionary actions and attitudes from their patrimonial society in order to prevent the inversion masculine

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    a Byronic Hero A Byronic hero is disrespectful of rank‚ is highly intelligent and perceptive‚ and has a very cunning personality. These are three characteristics that McMurphy possesses and consistently displays‚ which is why he should be considered a Byronic hero. Ken Kesey provides ample evidence through his rebellious actions and smart way of approaching issues. He also makes sure to exhibit his tricky‚ deceiving personality. In the novel‚ One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s NestMcMurphy uses his qualities

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    books the latter is‚ by far‚ the better option. In countless situations books have been made into movies but in each instance the book prevails. There are many reasons for this but the strongest factor is imagination. For example‚ in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ by Ken Kesey the setting takes place on a ward in a hospital. In the movie the picture is clear. Just a hospital with mental patients strolling around; doctors‚ nurses and aides going about their duties. Not a very important factor

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    However‚ a hero is not defined by the power one has but what one does with the power they are given. Power can come in a variety of forms such as wealth‚ physical capabilities or mental strength‚ and two powerful characters usually results in an epic battle for ultimate authority where one is seen as a hero and the other a villain. “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” written by Ken Kesey‚ tells the story of the battle between two strong-willed characters within a mental asylum‚ Randle P. McMurphy and the

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    Ona is portrayed as this weak‚ vulnerable‚ and sensitive woman who does not have the same stamina as Jurgis. She is a thin and a typical stay at home wife. She has a lot of compassion for her family but is too “weak” to take on a demanding job. When she is forced to go to work she cannot handle it. She also births a child and her body is not able to take it which‚ contributes back to her fragile character. Her name means graceful which can be considered the way that she carries herself. Her function

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    friendships‚ both the adults and children are identically called ‘friend.’ By being called the same term‚ one individual isn’t of a higher stature than the other‚ creating equality between the two and destroying the adult – child hierarchy set by society. Thus‚ when Bobbie states‚ “I think everyone in the world is friends‚” she represents the childlike mentality that everyone‚ including adults‚ are equal to one another. () While the friendships between the children and adults blurs the adult – child hierarchy

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