One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Lesson 28
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ELA

Unit 3

11th Grade

Lesson 28 of 37

Objective


Describe the conflict between Nurse Ratched and McMurphy.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey  pp. 225 – 234

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Target Task


Question 1

Which of the following is the most likely motivation for the Big Nurse’s actions throughout this section?

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Question 2

What is McMurphy’s most likely motive for the trip?

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Question 3

Describe the overall conflict between McMurphy and Ratched at this point in the novel. Use evidence to support your answer.

Key Questions


  • How has Bromden’s tone shifted?
  • Note the changes in Bromden’s behavior on p. 225. What caused this?
  • What is McMurphy’s mood on p. 226? Why? 
  • Describe Bromden’s internal conflict from bottom of p. 226 to 227.
  • What has the Big Nurse done in response to McMurphy’s plan?  What is her motivation?
  • What does McMurphy do for George on p. 230?  What does this reveal about his personality? 
  • How does the day start off? Why does Kesey make this choice? 
  • How does Billy Bibbit react to the woman on p. 232?
  • Track the tone between McMurphy and the Nurse on p. 233.  
  • Why do you think Ratched smiles on p. 233?
  • How does McMurphy eventually get the trip going on p. 234?

Notes


The teacher may wish to define the fishing jargon on p. 228 and show pictures to help clarify.

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