Trapped

I decided to draw a picture of the title of the book that represented the patients in the ward.I put a lock as the O for One that represented the patients being locked in the ward and I put the key in place of the T for Nest to represent the ward and how its like a prison for the patient is the ward.They don’t have control over their mind and are being controlled by the Nurse Ratched and the rules of the ward.The novel’s setting in a mental ward, dominated by the tyrannical Miss Ratched, highlights the oppressive power of mass society..It is an oppressive environment not only for the black patients in this book but also for the white patients as well because they are all getting the same amount of physical treatment.The way the ward is set up it isn’t geared towards making the patients better so they can go back into society and “fit in”,they want to make their condition worst by using these brutal tactics.The book continues to touch on one’s control over one’s body and weather it is possible for someone to escape the ward and I think it is possible to do and I think that one patient if not more will find a way to escape because of this quote on page 87 that states “you can’t keep a bird in a cage”.This represent the human desire for freedom over their mind and body and I think that some patients that aren’t too far gone like the chronics can have a chance to be free from the ward and maybe have some sense of normalcy after getting out.McMurphy, the protagonist, plays a crucial role in challenging the status quo within the ward. His rebellious spirit inspires other patients to question their circumstances and seek liberation. Through his actions, McMurphy demonstrates that escape is possible, but it often requires courage and a willingness to confront the oppressive forces that bind them. His influence encourages the other patients to envision a life beyond the confines of the ward.I feel like he would be able to function in society with the right amount time and it the “therapeutic practices” haven’t fried his brain yet.The patients in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” still aspire to escape the ward, even though the journey is complex and fraught with obstacles.The narration illustrates that true escape involves both physical and psychological liberation. McMurphy’s impact on the patients highlights the important challenges of an oppressive system while striving for personal freedom, even in the face of adversity. While the idea of escape is compelling, it is essential to recognize the limitations faced by the patients.The ward’s institutional environment is designed to suppress individuality and maintain control. Even if some patients find ways to resist or rebel like McMurphy, the systemic nature of their confinement poses significant challenges. Ultimately, the possibility of escape is not just about leaving the physical space but also about achieving a sense of self-empowerment and mental freedom.