Characters
Who is the narrator?
Bromden
What does the combine symbolize?
The society within the hospital.
Why is the narrator able to observe everything in the ward?
He pretends to be deaf and mute.
What is a society run by women called?
Matriarchy
What does the nurse give patients to "fix" them?
ECT
Why do people call Bromden "Chief Broom"?
He walks around sweeping all day.
What does the fog symbolize?
Escape from reality
What do the acutes do to earn time to sleep in?
Spy on each other
How does Ken Kasey depict women?
Monstrous
What bet does McMurphy make with the acutes?
That he can get under the nurse's skin.
What does Bancini complain about in every meeting?
"I'm tired"
Why is McMurphy's rule breaking important?
It shows that he is not complacent.
Where did McMurphy transfer from?
A prison work farm
How does McMurphy try to get under the Nurse's skin?
-Comes out of the shower and pretends he doesn't have clothes on
What is McMurphy's plan to escape the hospital?
Break the windows with a control panel.
Which character has a speech impediment?
Bibbit
What is one example of the Nurse representing
-Strict schedule
-Complete control over health care
-Turns them against each other
Why does McMurphy get angry with the other patients?
They are too scared to stand up against the nurse.
What two characters vote for the World Series to play?
McMurphy and Cheswick
How does McMurphy make the Nurse lose her cool?
He refuses to do chores and pretends to watch the World Series.
Who are the Black Boys?
Hospital orderlies/cleaners
Give an example of McMurphy representing natural freedom.
-Laughter in the ward
-Encouraging them to vote
-Rebellion & Questioning authority
What are the two different patient groups in the hospital and what divides them?
Chronics - incurable
Acutes - curable
What a the theme of this novel?
-oppressive control
-masculinity
-conformity
What does Bromden mean when he states that the fog machine has not been turned on since McMurphy arrived?
McMurphy is helping the patients maintain reality.