Critique Of One Flew Over The Cuckoo'S Nest
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is hilarious and very enjoyable. It deals with
several men patients in a psychiatric ward in Oregon. The majority of the play is
extremely funny, however, it does have its serious moments. Its themes and ideas are
clearly shown, which may help the viewer in relating it to his/her own life.
The actors and actresses did a great job depicting their characters. One of the
main characters was Chief Bromden, played by Cliff Williams. He not only a main
character, but also the narrator of the play. The actor played him very well because the
features of the actor were the same as the character in the play. He was tall and dark,
resembling an Indian which chief Bromben really was. He is very paranoid as he tells the
story of his life and sanity. He is also constantly being bullied by the assistants that work
in the ward. They think he is deaf and dumb; however, he really is not. Towards the end
of the play, he becomes stronger and is able to escape from the ward. Another important
character is Randle McMurphy, played by Aren Chaisson III. He is loud, obnoxious,
rude, and not afraid to tell the entire truth. He also tends to make sexual and degrading
comments to women. Throughout the play he tries to make Nurse Ratched lose her
temper. He even has a bet going with the rest of the men in the ward as to when she will
lose it. The actor truly portrayed McMurphy well. He was loud and annoying. His
appearance also seemed like what McMurphy's probably was. The actor also made it
clear to the audience that McMurphy is not actually crazy. Stacy Searle played Nurse
Ratched, a very stern and army-like nurse. She appears very cold when she comes into
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