... a major impact on a (consistent) community and can eventually completely reverse the society. One major symbol that ties in with the biblical times is the Electroshock Therapy table. It is highly apparent that the table is associated with destruction in how it tends to turn a patient into a vegetable. At a closer look it ... which it is used to demolish lives is similar to the crucifixions of biblical times. Kesey is extremely accurate in his us of the electroshock therapy table as a crucifix. To the average man such as Ellis or Ruckly it is quite destructive, but to the Christ-figure M...

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... . Arriving at the mental institution, McMurphy is a cocky, laid back, troublemaker who believes that he has outsmarted the system. His first act after he is released from handcuffs is to dance around and kiss the policeman who freed him, in part to taunt the police and in part to show those monitoring him the crazed man that they expect. Despite his ... . In his introduction to the ward, he carefully observes his fellow inmates, searching to learn of their personalities and disorders. Between the card game and the first session of group therapy McMurphy remains detached and on good behavi...

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• Grade Level: High School