Kesey causes the reader to question the recognized definitions of sane and insane by using the characters deeds, the behaviors of the employees, and the mental ward’s purpose. The Chronic’s position in the mental ward show how sanity is dependent on well one conforms to what is considered acceptable. Also, the actions of the Acutes describe how insanity can equate to disobedience due to how it means going against what is considered normal. Similarly, Bromden’s acts represent how intelligence or a lack of intelligence does not constantly indicate sanity or lack thereof. Likewise, although his sanity is questionable, McMurphy’s actions are not accurate evidence of insanity. On the other hand, Ratched’s dictatorial like personality prevents her
