"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" by Kesey. A bitter commentary on the condition of the American society

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        Kesey's brilliant work in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is the by-product of many factors. Kesey uses the setting of the story as his most powerful weapon in establishing his viewpoints. At first, one might consider the story to simply be a fine piece of contemporary fiction, but in reality it is a bitter commentary on the condition of the American society. Obviously, it becomes evident that Kesey will convey many viewpoints throughout the course of the story, however, I strongly believe that a recurring theme can be singled out. The main theme behind One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is that the society that we love so much is not as good as ...

... which the electricity is administered parallels the painful crown of thorns that Christ was forced to wear. The elements of evil in the story are defined through symbols in the setting.         It is clearly evident that the setting plays a crucial role in the effective communication of Kesey's viewpoints. The presence of the horrifying forces from the story in the real world leaves the reader with a critical decision. One cannot look at society in the same way after having read this story and understanding the commentary that Kesey makes on society. A blind eye is not so easily turned to such pressing issues, so that leaves the reader with two

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