Sunday, October 2, 2011

Reading Pages 150-175

This reading was really interesting since McMurphy decided to break Nurse Ratched's window. The window, which is almost invisible because of how clean it is, that McMurphy broke is part of the Nurse's power. I believe that it's a metaphor for how powerful she is and that she can look over anybody and anyone. She looks out it for hours, just looking at the patients, almost like a hawk with a mouse. Now that part of the window is covered up by cardboard it's somewhat like part of her power is gone. McMurphy is getting smarter with his attacks towards Nurse Ratched. Instead of small pranks that get her frustrated, like what her bra size is, he goes to what deeply matters to her, the glass. I believe that as time goes on, McMurphy will be getting smarter and smarter with his attacks and will soon completely over ride the Nurse. Does anyone else think that McMurphy is coming close to defeating the Nurse?

1 comment:

  1. I am slightly confused as to why he did this action because this is after he found out that if he acted badly Nurse Ratched wouldnt let him get released from the ward and that is all he wanted from the whole situation is to get out. Why would you think he did this? Its not for power because he would just get in trouble for it..

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