McMurphy clearly demonstrates characteristics of being a hero many times throughout the story. Specifically, when the orderlies insist on washing George after the fishing trip, knowing full well that he suffers from OCD, and refuses to take part. Of course, the more they pushed George around the more McMurphy became intolerant of them; calling the orderly a “coon” and a “Nigger”(pg 273) trying to start a fight. Incidentally, when all hell breaks out McMurphy is willing to get beat on to protect one of his friends. This scene alone is enough for McMurphy to be a hero.
