One flew over the cuckoo's nest Chapters 24-25 Literature Coursework

The Fishing Trip (Chapters 24-25/Part 3) is a defining moment in the book, not only in the conflict between McMurphy and Nurse Ratched, but in what it means to all of the participants. 

In order to determine the full significance of this section, you will be assigned a character/character group below. Complete the following analysis according to this timeline:

●       Questions 1-3 by Friday April 17 @ 3pm:

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1. First, consider this exchange between Chief and McMurphy, from pages 221-222 (how does this connect to sanity vs. insanity)?   

Chief: “I been talking crazy, aint’ I?”

McMurphy: “Yeah, Chief”-he rolled over in his bed- “you been talkin’ crazy.”

Chief: “It wasn’t what I wanted to say. I can’t say it all. It don’t make sense.”

McMurphy: “I didn’t say it didn’t make sense, Chief, I just said it was talkin’ crazy.”

1. Take notes on additional events/questions on Chapters 24 in the space provided:

1. Then consider the fishing trip in Chapter 25, through your assigned (highlighted below) character/group below and his/her/their significance.

1. Chief Bromden

For your assigned character, take notes on:

• Role played
• Behavior before, during and at the end of the trip
• Interaction with McMurphy and purpose of this interaction
• Find at least two quotes for support