There were two powerhouses in this book, Nurse Ratched and Randle Patrick McMurphy. ... "My name is McMurphy, buddies, R.P. McMurphy, and I'm a gambling fool" (pg. 16). ... McMurphy's final stance against Ratched was the party he held during the night when he hooked Billy and Candy for their date. ... The death of Billy Bibbit was a heartbreaking moment for McMurphy. ...
McMurphy, creates notice immediately in the ward, as he acts animated and alive. ... A battle for control begins between McMurphy and Nurse Ratched, which ultimately results in McMurphy's triumph and the Nurse's downfall, while changing the patients caught in the middle for the better. ... Another patient, Harding, seems outraged and lectures McMurphy on his lack of sensible behavior. ... After he cannot lift the sink, as he walks away, McMurphy says, "But I tried, didn't I? Goddamit, at least I did that. " McMurphy would rather try and fail than give up. ...
Initially, the female nurses in the ward obtain more of the power until McMurphy shows up and gives the patients hope and strength to stand and rebel against the nurses so they can find freedom and confidence in themselves. ... This concept is contrasted in different parts of the film where the roles change from having power to having no power, and with the absence of no power patients have a buildup of anger and sadness and are able to express how they feel because of McMurphy. ... For example near the end of the film where Billy a boy who suffered from a stuttering problem, committed suici...
