The Use of the Dog in the Hallucinations of Chief in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Words: 1205 Pages: 4 1390Throughout One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey repeatedly uses animals, specifically the dog, in Chief’s hallucinations to symbolize Chief’s mental transformation in the mechanized state of the ward under the inspiration from McMurphy. Ultimately, Kesey warns against the power of technology and encourages people to work together to overcome adversity. Chief Bromden, the narrator of this book, talks about his experience in the ward. Nurse Ratched, who runs the ward, uses her power to intimidate patients like Bromden […]