Cuckoo, Part 2

There are a number of significant events in Part 2 of the novel. Tomorrow, we will have a group discussion of each of these. In your opinion, what is the most significant event of Part 2? Comment here and respond to your classmates' posts.

Events to consider:
Cheswick's apparent suicide
Nurse Ratched's insistence on keeping Mac on the ward
MacMurphy's sudden outbursts of violence against the nurse's station glass
Chief speaks
The men's confession that they are all "voluntary"
Something else?!

Each of these will be the focus of our conversation over the next 2 days in class...We've got a LOT to talk about :)

Happy posting!

Cuckoo's Nest Part 1

Good Morning!
On your blogs today, please write 2-3 paragraphs commenting on what you think is the most significant aspect of Part 1 in Cuckoo's Nest - is it a specific character? A conflict? Symbolilsm?

When you are finished, please read and comment on 3 of your classmates' thoughts...

Happy Monday!

Monday, April 8

Good Morning!
Today's blog discussion relates to chapter 5 in Cuckoo's Nest...At the end of chapter 5, McMurphy makes a bet with the other men on the ward. He bets that he can get under the skin of Nurse Ratchet before she can get under HIS skin.

In your opinion, why does he make this bet? Post 2-3 paragraphs, use references when necessary to support your points, and comment on other posts in the class...

Tonight, please read Chapter 6 - do the questions that follow. Tomorrow I will be checking in questions for Chapters 1-6 while we watch the beginning of the film.

Tuesday, April 2

Welcome Back!!!
Today you have the opportunity to do a few things:
1. Do some research on 1950's mental institutions, psychiatric care, etc., Pay particular attention to Electro-Shock Therapy (EST) and lobotomization. THis is in preparation for starting One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
2. Make a post on your blog - article, video, etc,. that shows something you found and your reaction to the methods, procedures, etc.

Happy Tuesday!
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