1. Bellwork: (journals) Part I: who said it, to whom speaking, why significant? Part II: Do you have any friends that you might label as crazy? Why? Ficticious names only please. “…I been surprised how sane you guys all are. As near as I can tell you’re not any crazier than the average *ss*ole on the street.”

2. One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest 41-69

3. Today Terms: Direct/Indirect characterization Why is Mm at the hospital? Why does he want to be there? What does he “bring”? How is the hospital a microcosm for society? What happens when Mm shakes Chief’s hand? Why significant? Group Meetings – Describe them – What role does the doctor take in the meetings. Why is that significant? – What conclusions can you draw from the meetings (read between the lines) – What kind of “spying” go on? – Harding vs Mm’s theory of the therapeutic value of the session: 56-57 Murphy vs. Ratched – How does Mm “change” the group meetings? – How do they “clash” and who wins (45)? Characters: – Pete – Ratched – Doctor

4. Ratched Big Nurse What are her tools for control? “Ball cutter” “Insinuates” (60) Controlling – How? Organized – too ? Physical: – Lips – Bosom – Face Motivation: Power

5. Patch Adams Events: – Session w Doctor: Farts to the moon – Group session: Beanie – Rudy & the squirrels – Mendleson: 4 fingers, Patch – Checking out

6. Questions 70-91 What is the fog? Find all the examples in the text that you can. How does NR control the environment? Explain the incident where Chief doesn’t take his sleeping pill. What effect does the pill have on him? What happens as a result of him not taking it? Describe the towel incident. Why is it significant? Find an apt quote.

7. Questions through 111 How does the “carnival” and Mm’s relationship with the doctor indicate changes on the ward? Why is the “carnival incident” and the “music issue” significant? What happened with the control panel?

8. Through 128 Describe the fog. What is its origin? What is its significance? Who is Colonel Matterson? Describe him. Who is Pete Bancini? What is his story. Why does Kesey bother telling us it? What happens to Billy? Why does Chief fade out into a flashback? What happens with the vote? Why is this incident significant? How does NR win? How does MM win?