Cuckoo's Nest # 2

Through out part two of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest a lot happens. You learn a lot more about many characters, especially McMurphy. He seems to "open" up, but to a side that we don't learn about in Part one. I sensed a change in his personality and attitude as I read along. His actions and ways do however, gain him respect around the ward. The patients look up to him for opening his mouth when no one else would dare to. He speaks his mind, regardless of the consequences. From day one McMurphy has added a little spice to the ward. McMurphy does however stir up a few questions to me as the reader. I feel as though his rebellious ways have rubbed off on the other patients. By him voicing his opinion and speaking his mind, the other patients are doing so as well. Since McMurphy was basically a threat to the ward, he was always there to back up another patients story or complaint. However, when Cheswick complains that he "wants something done" about his cigarette limitations to the nurse, McMurphy doesn't chime in to back him up like he usually would. This causes Cheswick to be put into the "disturbed" section of the ward. Ironically enough, the situation "disturbs" him and leads to his tragic death. It is looked upon as an accident, but knowing the story behind it as the reader, I'm aware that he did not "accidentally" drown.