McAPUSH: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-Kristen Sikora

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Monday, August 9, 2010

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-Kristen Sikora

Hey everyone. I chose the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I picked this book immediately because i must admit i am a fan of the movie. But of course like every boo turned movie they are never identical. So i have found it interesting to read the book, it was the perfect opportunity. I am not done with the book, so im still anxiously waiting to find out how it will all come together. When i first saw that this book was on our American history reading list i was truly puzzeled on how it was related. But as i continued to read on i realized that the book is based off of some of the biggest struggles our history has faced. The segregation and poor treatment of the patients is a flashback to some of the truly horrific things our country has witnessed. The harsh iron rule of nurse Ratched and revolts and rebels of the patients is nothing more than another form of slavery. The struggles for freedom and justice are ideas our country was founded on. Im excited to make it to the end of this intense and fascinating story.

1 comment:

Mcapush said...: Like you Kristen, I haven't finished One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest yet. But so far I have really enjoyed the book and can't wait to see how the story will end. I think it is really neat how you can relate this book to history. I've enjoyed reading about the struggle for equalty McMurphy goes through against Nurse Ratched. I'm glad we both loved it and hope others did to!
Breanna Maldonado; August 12, 2010 at 3:19 PM