One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Novel is attached

Instructions: Choose 1 out of the 3 topics and write a full 2-page response.   You may write more than 2 pages.  The response is informal, and you may use first person.  It is your own opinion, but you do need to back up what you say by referring to situations or quotes (if you can) from the novel.  Using quotes is not mandatory, but if you can implement them to support your claims, then go ahead :).  If you do use quotes, do not worry about citing the novel, using in-text citations, or doing a Works Cited page. No more than 10% of your response may consist of quotes.

If you do not use quotes, at the very least, you need to refer to events or situations that happen in the novel in order to support your claims.  

The essay response must be in MLA format, size 12, Times New Roman, and double spaced.  You also need to include an original title to your response. 

Topics: ONLY CHOOSE 1

1.     How is McMurphy the symbol of a savior in the novel?  How does he “save” several of the patients in the ward?  What are your views on the ultimate price that he pays in order to be a savior?

2.     How would the story be different if it took place today?  Do you think McMurphy would have had the same outcome.  How would modern times impact the story and the main characters?  Elaborate as much as you can.

3.     Provide an alternate ending to the story.  How would you have ended this story?  How would this new alternate ending impact Nurse Ratched, McMurphy, the Chief, and other patients in the ward? Elaborate as much as you can.