One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Reactions

I recently finished the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. Many things surprised me towards the end of the book. I didn't expect McMurphy to become a vegetable. He had been given shock treatment every day for a while, so I expected him to make it through the lobotomy fine. Something that surprised me even more was that Chief suffocated McMurphy once he came back to the ward! That seemed a little extreme, even if he did just want to put McMurphy out of his misery.

Something I found confusing was when Chief had just gotten the shock treatment. All of his memories were floating around and getting mixed together, which made it hard to understand. It's also confusing when Chief talks about the fog that he always sees. It gives you perspective on Chief himself, but it makes it hard to understand what is happening in the ward. Something else confusing is when Chief talks about the combine. I sort of get the idea, but not most of it.

This book also made me pretty sad. Once Miss Ratched finds out about the party and finds Billy Bibbit, he kills himself when she isn't there. That was the first depressing part in the end. Then McMurphy is taken away and comes back a vegetable, unable to do anything. The best part about the entire book is when Chef escapes at the end, and can finally do whatever he wants.
 

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The book I chose for my book report was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. I chose this book because the plot summary sounded interesting and I like to read books connecting to human behavior. So far, I've liked the book a lot. I'm inside the mind of someone inside a mental hospital, seeing it through their eyes. It shows how dysfunctional it seems to the patients, how they see it as cruel. One thing that stood out to me was the treatments the doctors used, and how it was acceptable back then. They would use electro-therapy shock and other things on the patients. Something that surprised me was McMurphy and how he's betting on Miss Ratched and trying to loosen her up and stir up as much trouble as possible. This would be the exact opposite of what I would do. Standing up to the doctors and nurses and showing aggression could get you shock therapy. I would try to stay away from that, yet McMurphy goes straight toward it. I'm only about one third through the book so far, and I'm eager to read about the rest.

TEOGROMITMM vs. Romeo and Juliet

Tillie's family from TEOGROMITMM and the Capulet family are both alike and different. One way they're alike is that Tillie and Juliet both have controlling parents. Tillie's mom won't let her go to school, and forces them to help with the new shop. Beatrice is like Juliet's parents. Juliet has to marry Paris, not Romeo, and go to the parties and events the Capulet's host. The parents in both families are in control and the kids do what they're told. Another way the families are alike is that they don't care very much about their children. In Tillie's family, Beatrice doesn't do what's best for Tillie or anything that will benefit her. Beatrice does what she wants, and nothing good for Tillie. This is a lot like the Capulet family, where they don't keep track of Juliet or let her make her own decisions. If they had known about Juliet was, she might have still lived.

Although the families are alike, they are also different. One way they're different is that Beatrice is mean to Tillie, but the Capulets are still somewhat kind to Juliet. Beatrice was mean to Tillie by not supporting her with the science fair and killing the bunny. The only nice thing she did was let Tillie go to the science fair. The Capulets just want Juliet to get married, which is a kind act because it will help her future. Beatrice is harming Tillie's future more than helping. Another way they're different is that the daughters are pursuing totally different passions. Tillie is going after science and education, while Juliet goes after what she thinks is true love. This shows that Tillie actually cares for her future rather than throwing it away over a guy.

At a glance, the families seem very different, being from different time periods and daughters who act very different. But once you dig deeper, you find that Tillie's family and the Capulets both have some of the same issues. Both of the daughters are neglected and going after a passion of some sort, while the parents don't support them or do what's best. One main difference is that the Capulets would actually do something to benefit Juliet, while Beatrice couldn't care less. Overall, they both have some things in common, and some different.

TEOGROMITMM Act 1

I like the play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds so far. It's very interesting to read about Tillie's life. Most of it wasn't like my life, but a few things were similar.

One way I can relate to this play is that I'm pretty shy like Tillie. Tillie stays quiet and just does her work and stays out of everybody's way. That is a lot like me. I don't talk too much or speak out. I like to stay to myself. All Tillie asks for is to go to school, and I don't ask for much either. Another way I can relate to the play is that I'm pretty smart and do best in one particular subject. Tillie is very smart and is great at science, while I'm good at math. The only other connection I have is that I have an older sister also. Overall, not much in my life is similar to the play. Tillie is constantly put down and not supported by her family. Mine have always supported me. Although we're very different, there are still some similarities.

Romeo Development Essay

In the beginning, Romeo is depressed and doesn't think there is any point to life. He shuts himself in his room and closes all of the windows, trapped in the dark. It's not until he meets Juliet that Romeo seems to find someone worth living life for again. To Romeo, it seems like the world has come alive and is great again. They can't stay apart and are desperately in love. Instead of depressed, Romeo turns hopeful and full of life. Romeo and Juliet never think it's going to end, until Romeo kills Tybalt. Romeo can't control his anger and kills Tybalt after Tybalt kills Mercutio. This shows Romeo's other side, and it changes Romeo and Juliet's relationship. Romeo is filled with despair instead of love, and all the way up until he dies.

Romeo's traits and emotions are like a hill: starting low, reaching a peak, and coming back down again. This is also somewhat true for his interactions with other characters. Romeo is mostly kind and polite all of the time. But once he kills Tybalt, Romeo is more easily agitated and angry. He got into arguments and even killed Paris. Romeo's interactions before meeting Juliet were polite but distant. Once he met Juliet, Romeo became sweet and loving. It brought out the best in him.

Romeo matures so much from the beginning of the play to the end. At first he is naïve and distraught over some girl he wasn't even in love with. For him it felt like the end of the world. When Juliet came into the picture, Romeo grew immensely. He knew what it was like to love and what he was willing to do for love. Romeo also made big decisions such as getting married, although he wouldn't think twice about marrying Juliet. Before Romeo kills himself, he understands what he's doing and why he must. This shows a leap in maturity from the beginning to the end.

Romeo and Juliet response

The writing style in Romeo and Juliet is complex. Shakespeare uses different sentence forms, or syntax, in his writing. It means the same thing, but can be very confusing. Also sometimes, he will have the characters talk in rhyme or poetic forms. Such as when romeo is talking, the ends of his sentences will rhyme. Another part of the book is in a sonnet. Shakespeare also uses iambs in his writing to complete his style.

The characters in Romeo and Juliet are very interesting. Romeo was so heartbroken about Roseline, but the moment he sees Juliet, he forgets about her. I wouldn't think it would be that easy to get over someone. Juliet is only 12, and planning to get married. I find that way too young. I also don't think they would be in love after seeing each other one time. Benvolio seems to be very helpful and kind, and trying to make peace with people. The nurse is somewhat crazy, launching into a giant speech with no warning, and always watching over Juliet very closely.

The plot just started to introduce itself at the end up Act 1. Romeo and Juliet had just met, and already fallen in love. But they know they can not be together because of their family feud. even though they know that, they are willing to try. Also, the families got into a public fight, and were threatened by the Prince. This causes more tension because they know that they can not fight anymore, but they still keep the feud.

A Perfect Day for Bananafish vs. Catcher in the Rye

I think that Seymour is like Holden. They both seem to have their own ideas of who they want to be and how to live their life, even though it might not be acceptable. Both of them also aren't the sanest. Seymour is diagnosed insane, and Holden was depressed and very energetic. He also ended up in a mental hospital. Seymour must have also been depressed to kill himself. They're also both nice to little kids. Holden was nice to Phoebe, and loved her a lot. Seymour was nice to Sybil and went swimming with her. They also both lie quite a bit. Holden loves to lie, and does it all of the time. Seymour lied to Sybil, but also spoke his opinion on many things, making Muriel and her mother worry.

I think that Sybil is like Phoebe. They both don't care that Holden or Seymour are not quite right. Phoebe loves Holden a lot and was willing to go across the country with him. She also believed what Holden told her. Sybil believed Seymour's story about the bananafish and also was very excited to play and swim with Seymour. They also have similar personalities, being independent at a young age, doing whatever they want (reasonably).

I think that Muriel is like Sally. They both stick with the people they like, even if they don't quite understand them. Muriel doesn't really understand Seymour or what he's going through. Seymour and Muriel also don't seem to fit together. They are very different. Sally is a lot like that because she doesn't understand Holden's personality or actions. They're also alike because Holden and Sally talked about running away, but Seymour and Muriel actually did, driving to Florida.