1. Literary Techniques of Ken Kesey
... explored through the use of characterization. Kesey contrasts the characters of Chief Bromden and Randall McMurphy to achieve this. At the start of the novel Chief is "creep[ing] along the wall quiet as dust" and "hide[s] in the mop closet and listen[s]"(pg 6). Chief is manipulated by society into hiding, he becomes paranoid by those who are ... around him, and he would rather creep along a wall or hide in a mop closet rather than confront society. Chief's actions depict that individuals who are influenced by society are forced to secrete their individuality. Chief is said to ... to di...
- Word Count: 1128
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate