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Lobotomy images Lobotomy images Lobotomy images One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Ken Kesey Published in 1962 What was going on in the U.S.? Vietnam War Protests JFK is president Hippies, psychedelic drugs What inspired Kesey to write this novel and why in a freaky, messed up way? Kesey actually worked as a night warden on a ward in a mental hospital. He was so determined to get the feel of a patient that he underwent ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) While at Stanford, Kesey volunteered for medical studies on the effects of psychoactive drugs (hallucinogens). Narration Be patient with your narrator, Chief Bromden or “Chief Broom.” He has had too much electroshock therapy and too many drugs. Keep in mind that a narrator is not necessarily the same as a protagonist. What is this? Combine Harvester An agricultural machine that harvests all types of cereals, oils, seeds and legumes. All parts work together to harvest the crops. The combine as the “machine” is a major motif to watch out for. Conflict - Man vs. machine Other motifs to keep an eye on Fog Hands Nature/purity Christ/savior Sanity/insanity Laughter Combine/machine Images from a ward Images from a ward Similarities to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Guests had to check in Most were admitted by family members Many patients had the power to leave on their own but were “controlled” by staff and manipulated to believe they needed to stay. Mental Hospitals in the 1930s-1960s Conditions at hospitals could be atrocious Over crowded Dirty Not nurturing No privacy Similar to, or in some cases worse than, prison Inside the Institutions Patients were provided with “adequate care.” Many times this meant minimal care, poor facilities and loss of dignity. They were given uniforms and chores. Families were often ashamed and would deny their existence. Many patients stayed for their entire lives. More images More images Mental Disorders Germaphobia (OCD) – fear of dirt or germs Epilepsy – seizures Schizophrenia –hall