one flew over the cuckoos nest
It is often said that Jesus lives inside all of us. Sometimes this is hard to believe, almost impossible, however Ken Kesey shows through his character R. P. McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest that the Spirit of Christ is present in even the least expected of all people. McMurphy is a symbol for Christ as he tries to free the patients of the combine from Big Nurse's control. McMurphy strives for justice for his fellow patients through his non-judgmental character, his Christ-like actions, and even in death. Similar to Jesus, McMurphy treats the patients of the ward equally. As soon as he entered the ward, McMurphy takes it upon himself to shake hands with and meet every single person there. Not to discriminate against anyone, "he shakes the hands of the Wheelers and the Walkers and Vegetables, shakes hands that he has to pick up out of laps like picking up dead birds"(Kesey, 25). Big Nurse has spent her whole life molding the ward into her own perfection that is at the expense of the patients, where she abuses her power to hold complete control over each person that belittles them and strikes fear into their eyes. In biblical scriptures it is shown how Jesus never held himself above other
Although McMurphy died, he will not be forgotten by the patients of the combine. He entered the ward with a room full of unnerved insane strangers molded by the power of Big Nurse, and made them feel comfortable with themselves, each other and their surroundings. And even though he suffered great consequences for his actions, he managed to defy Nurse Ratched and resist her control giving the combine a chance to experience a life with no boundaries. Jesus Christ "opened the gates of Heaven" for his people so that they may live eternally. McMurphy opened a new door for the patents, giving them new life and a sense of joy and acceptance. When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus went to the Temple and began to drive out all those who were buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the stools of those who sold pigeons, and he would not let anyone carry anything through the temple courtyards. He then taught to the people: "It is written in the Scriptures that God said, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer for the people of all nations.' But you have turned it into a hideout for thieves!" (Mark 11:15-17)
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Approximate Word count = 1045
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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