McMurphy in one way or another. McMurphy's life begins in the novel as just a regular patient coming into the mental hospital. ... Billy, like Judas (Jesus" betrayer), is pressured into a situation where he has to choose between turning in McMurphy or avoid getting into trouble. ... McMurphy believed he was dying in order to "free" the other patients from Nurse Ratched's ic wrath. ... McMurphy realized what option they chose, but he still gave his only life for them. ...

• Word Count: 690
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School