One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Summary

The novel «One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest» tells the story of Randle Patrick McMurphy, a charismatic criminal who feigns mental illness to avoid prison and ends up in a psychiatric hospital. There, he encounters a harsh system run by the head nurse, Mildred Ratched. McMurphy becomes a leader among the patients, inspiring them to fight for their rights and freedom. His confrontation with Ratched leads to tragic consequences but also awakens a spirit of resistance among the patients. The story explores themes of power, individuality, and human dignity.