Say Who?
Who is the narrator of our story?
Chief
Who has the theory of the Combine?
Chief
Peckin' Party
Why can't Doctor Spivey fire Nurse Ratched?
The doctor doesn't hold the power of hiring and firing.
Nurse Ratched is a dear old friend with her supervisor; they were Army nurses together.
Why was McMurphy admitted to the ward?
Fighting and Sexual activities
Who is President of the Patients' Council, and therefore the "bull goose loony"?
Harding
What kind of language does Chief use to describe parts of the Combine?
Machinery language
What two animals does Harding use to describe his theory of the world?
Wolves and Rabbits
Based on what we learned about Darth Vader, what is 1 "criteria" for a good villain?
Wants power
Appearance
Somehow seems always present
Something unknown/hidden, like their past, or what they look like (hidden behind a mask)
Part of humanity is missing/hidden
Tragic
Signature sound/characteristic
Name a rebellious act of McMurphy's that is subversive
Many possible answers, including
using the Nurse as a towel rack, or
forcing a new vote
Who is dominated by his mother and Nurse Ratched?
Billy Bibbit
Explain the metaphor of the Combine
It is a metaphor for how society and all of the systems within society come together to force conformity and create people who are unquestioning and will do what they are told.
Name the 3 characters that Harding describes as Rabbits.
Harding
Bibbit
McMurphy
Based on what we learned about Darth Vader, what are 2 "criteria" for a good villain?
Wants power
Appearance
Somehow seems always present
Something unknown/hidden, like their past, or what they look like (hidden behind a mask)
Part of humanity is missing/hidden
Tragic
Signature sound/characteristic
Name a rebellious act of McMurphy's that is innovative
Brushing his teeth, or
using the Doctor to change the rules
Which character is lobotomized and sent home?
Taber
Why does Chief think McMurphy is unaffected by the Combine?
He moved around too much and the Combine never got to install any machinery in him
Explain Harding's world theory.
Wolves and rabbits, rabbits accept their role and recognize the wolf as strong. Rabbit knows his places and doesn't challenge the wolf.
How does Nurse Ratched always seem present in the ward? (give 2 examples)
Spy book
Loud music
Glass window on nurse's station that looks out on patients
The aide and other nurses are minions for her
Which patient is the first to align themselves with McMurphy?
Cheswick
What are the four names of the hospital aides?
Washington, Warren, Williams, Geever
What is McMurphy's attempt to lift the control panel symbolic of?
That no one person can beat the Combine on their own, but it is effort that matters
What is the difference between the Peckin' Party theory and the Wolves and Rabbits theory?
Ex:
Peckin'Party:We all take turns, ganging up on each other, to pull each other down by exposing each person’s vulnerabilities (and we seem to like doing this even!)
Wolves and Rabbits: Some people in your friend group are in charge, and its their way or the highway. These roles are never questioned or challenged.
How is Nurse Ratched's humanity hidden? (give 2 examples)
Appearance is flawless (perfect hair, pristine white uniform)
Hides her womanly features
Stands behind window glass of nurses station
Only see her at work
What does McMurphy get all of the patients to do at the very end of Chapter 15 to rebel against the Nurse?
Pretend to watch the World Series on a blank TV screen