The film "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" is based on the novel by Ken Kesey. ... With the film of the story of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest", Kesey holds a mirror to our society and the images we see reflected back are of a dark, oppressive and controlling society whose goal is to foster social integration and squelch individuality, creating a compliant society. ... Mc Murphy's character is irreverent, extroverted and rebellious. ... Her appearance is one of frightening tight control. ... A fear Nurse Rached doesn't hesitate to hold over Billy's head. ...

• Word Count: 1856
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The Ward as a Symbol It is clear that Ken Kesey wasn't happy with American society around the time that he wrote One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. ... In large part through the character R. ... She would rather just keep them on the ward and maintain the control she has over them. ... We see this rebellion in the characters. ... Ken Kesey uses One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to criticize and challenge society. ...

• Word Count: 1000
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School