Randall Patrick McMurphy’s struggle against institutional authority in the 1975 Academy Award winning film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest brings to light one man’s rebellion against the repressive and controlling powers of an oppressive institution. From their first meeting, McMurphy asserts that her dominance is not as things should be. The basis of this plot is a battle of wills between McMurphy and Nurse Ratchet.īefore McMurphy entered the ward, Nurse Ratchet ran the place the way that was most comfortable for her, and not in the best interest of the patients. Both characters have an important role insofar as how the ward responds to their actions. McMurphy would be best described as the antihero, and Nurse Ratchet would be the antagonist. This film presents an individual that chooses not to conform to modern society, and the consequences of that choice. Jack Nicholson as Randall McMurphy: What do you think you are, for Chrissake, crazy or something’? Well you’re not! You’re not! You’re no crazier than the average asshole out walking’ around on the streets and that’s it.
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