One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Lesson 31
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ELA

Unit 3

11th Grade

Lesson 31 of 37

Objective


Explain the impact of rules and regulations on the boat vs. off of the boat.  

Explain McMurphy’s motivation and plan for further rebellion.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey  pp. 250 – 258

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Target Task


Question 1

Based on this section, how did the men eventually respond to the boat trip?

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Question 2

What does the narrator say about the cause for McMurphy’s exhaustion at the end of the boat trip?

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Question 3

What does McMurphy’s story reveal about his character? Draw on specific details from the story, and use evidence to explain what the story reveals about McMurphy as a man.

Key Questions


  • What does holding the line represent for the men on p. 251?
  • What does catching a fish represent for the men? Why does it matter how big the fish is?
  • How is Billy starting to build confidence and develop character on p. 252?
  • What are the consequences of these men taking the boat on p. 253?
  • What does this punishment foreshadow about the consequences of further acts of insubordination on the ward?
  • How did the fishing trip change the men? 
  • Do you think the men will go back to “normal” when they return to the ward? Why or why not? Use evidence.
  • How does Bromden describe McMurphy’s appearance on p. 255? What does this reveal about his character? About his purpose?
  • How has Bromden’s attitude toward life changed as a result of McMurphy and this trip?
  • What is the significance of McMurphy's story on p. 257? What does it reveal about his character?
  • How does McMurphy’s story impact the men on p. 258? Why? 
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