In ken keseay’s one flew over the cuckoo’s nest a...

In ken keseay’s one flew over the cuckoo’s nest a psychiatric ward becomes a metaphor for the oppressive nature of society In ken keseays one flew over the cuckoos nest a psychiatric ward becomes a metaphor for the oppressive nature of society. This symbolic novel relays the story of an inmate standing up against the powerful forces that operate a mental institute. This novel represents more than man vs the institutions. The novel compels us to think about just how thin the line is that separates insanity from sanity and treatment from control. One flew Over thee cuckoos nest represents a heroic struggle of personality against an institution of mindless conformity. Change becomes relevant in each character in the ward†¦show more content†¦They swallow their tranquillisers, agree to any guilt-mongering diagnosis or humiliating treatment the authorities say is for their good. They take part in democratic therapy sessions that adrupt end if anyone tries to change anything, and know that the ultimate sanction is lobotomy The characters themselves can be viewed as a metaphor of society as well MM for example represents the rebellious faction of society that was so loudly expressing itself during the 60s and 70s, he like the hippies challenge authority and brings about change by inciting others to rebel as well. Bromden sees modern society as a mechanical oppressive force and he views the hospital as the repair shop for people who dont fit into their roles as cogs in the michine. His way of interpreting the world emphasizes the oppressive social pressure to conform. Those who dont conform to the rules and conventions are considered defective products of theschools, churches and neighbourhoods those who dont conform are labelled mentall ill and sent for treatment Kesey demonstrates the change in chief bromden when the character awakes and watches the dog outside the window. Thi shows that chief bromden is now more aware of the outside world. He can conceive of exsistance outside of the institution, as he could not before. MM is the primary cause of this change. When things arent going well for the chief he sees for surrounding him.. he is sure