ry distinct vibe given out by both characters. This is actually the way in which Kesey portrays both McMurphy and Nurse Ratched. Through the eyes of the patients of the mental institute, McMurphy is portrayed as the hero, whilst Nurse Ratched takes on the most negative role possible.
             Even through the readers' eyes, McMurphy possesses human characteristics (both positive and negative sides to his character) whilst Nurse Ratched can be thought of as barely human, almost robot-like. This is very important, as we are able to sympathise and to some degree re
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