John Smith

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 …

…not choose to do this, they can use the relationships they now know of to their benefit. They can make sure that they never allow themselves to fall into the traps that society has created. They can be sure to never suppress another person's rights and freedoms. Quite frankly, I believe that the second road is the more attractive of the two, and after having read Kesey's book, I am quite inclined to follow it.