Randle McMurphy wants nothing more than to express himself in every and any way possible; however, Nurse Ratched wants the exact opposite. McMurphy battles against letting the oppressive society make him into a machinelike drone, and he manages to maintain his individuality until he is able to bring this individuality to the others. After constantly pushing, McMurphy’s freedom to express is completely removed. When Nurse Ratched suggests “an operation” (245) to the doctors, McMurphy joking claims she’s considering castrating him and says “it wouldn’t be any use to lop ‘em off” (245). However, the doctors agree that a lobotomy would be the best idea, and with the snap of two fingers, his free will and expression were
Randle McMurphy wants nothing more than to express himself in every and any way possible; however, Nurse Ratched wants the exact opposite. McMurphy battles against letting the oppressive society make him into a machinelike drone, and he manages to maintain his individuality until he is able to bring this individuality to the others. After constantly pushing, McMurphy’s freedom to express is completely removed. When Nurse Ratched suggests “an operation” (245) to the doctors, McMurphy joking claims she’s considering castrating him and says “it wouldn’t be any use to lop ‘em off” (245). However, the doctors agree that a lobotomy would be the best idea, and with the snap of two fingers, his free will and expression were