In part three of the book, Randle Patrick McMurphy searches for anyway to gain an advantage in his stalemate with Nurse Ratched. At the opening of the act, McMurphy has his way on the ward, while the Big Nurse bides her time , trying to find big idea that will put her back on top. McMurphy starts participating in every aspect of ward life, sometimes in the correct procedure, just to mess with the Nurse. He has complete control of the ward, and plans a fishing trip with the ward patients to further cement his control. When one of his female companions fails to make the trip due to her recent marriage, Nurse Ratched uses it as an oppurtunity to try to seize control of the ward again. She points out that McMurphy pocketed money from the patients for the trip, in order to make patients mad about the circumstances. This plan ultimatley fails when McMurphy convinces Dr. Spivey to drive the second car for the trip, which makes the trip possible.
McMurphy fights Ratched for control of the ward full out in this act, with booze, broads and boating. Making the patients love and respect him more than they fear and respect the nurse seems to be his ultimate goal. Using the respect he they have for him, McMurphy helps the men forget their fear of the nurse and take back control of the ward, along with their dignity.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment