conflict

• conflict intro

  The conflict in this novel is between Nurse Ratched, who represents authority and control, while McMurphy is a rebellious and free patient. Their confrontation creates tension and highlights the struggle between power and powerlessness, and the difference between conforming and being an individual
• conflict conc


  Overall, the conflict in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest’ contributes to many aspects of the novel. Even though McMurphy's confrontation with Nurse Ratched had tragic results, his actions encourage other patients to fight injustice and find their own voices. This conflict gives a powerful message that strength and resilience can be found within everyone, even in extremely challenging settings, such as the hospital.