Symbolism
Harding says all of the patients and Dr. Spivey are what kind of animal?
Rabbits
Who is the narrator?
Bromden/Chief Bromden/Chief
This machine, according to the Chief, rules the world.
The Combine
This person was "pecked" during Group Therapy because he is insecure about his marriage. Also known as the bull goose looney.
Harding
McMurphy does this first thing in the morning and is something the other patients haven't heard in years.
Sing
Harding calls the men in the ward a type of animal. Why does he choose this particular species?
Because rabbits hide and are weak, like the men in the ward.
Who is the protagonist?
McMurphy
This comes out every time Bromden is stressed or upset about something.
The fog.
This person is always tired.
Pete Bancini
What is locked in the cabinet that McMurphy wants?
Toothpaste
What does the fog represent for Bromden?
Safety (Also acceptable: stress)
Who is the antagonist?
Nurse Ratched
According to Bromden, the people in the ward are split into these two main groups.
The Acutes and the Chronics
This person is "slaughtered" in chapter 7 and actually does die in his sleep.
Old Blastic
According to Bromden, why do the Black boys not stop McMurphy from doing things he shouldn't do?
Because McMurphy is stronger than all three of them.
What does Nurse Ratched represent?
The matriarchy
"The Wolf and the House Dog" is an example of a _____.
Fable
According to Bromden, the Chronics are split into these 3 main groups.
Walkers, Wheelers, and Vegetables.
This character underwent a series of electroshock treatments and became docile. He was discharged from the hospital and Nurse Ratched remembers him fondly.
Mr. Taber
What does Nurse Ratched think McMurphy is wearing that makes her angry?
Nothing but a towel