Story: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (video)
Summary: This story reminds us of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." There is a very brief summary of the plot followed by the scene in which Chief Brombden speaks to McMurphy for the first time. This story can be used initiate a conversation about about mental health, wellness, trust and belonging. It's nice when people around you understand you. But sometimes others don't understand you. We notice that the Chief chooses not to speak. Why?
Page: 1 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
The Cuckoo's nest refers to the Oregon State Mental Hospital in the ninteen sixties. <break time="2s"/> It was a very popular book written by Ken Kesey and then a movie starring Jack Nicholson.
Page: 2 Randle P. McMurphy
Nicholson plays Randle P. McMurphy.
Nicholson plays Randle P. McMurphy. <break time="2s"/> He pretends he needs psychiatric treatment to stay in the hospital in order to avoid prison for a crime he committed.
Page: 3 Chief Bromden
McMurphy meets Chief Bromden in the hospital
McMurphy meets Chief Bromden in the hospital. <break time="2s"/> Bromden does not speak for most of the story. Everyone assumes he cannot hear or understand what is happening to him.
Page: 4 Bromden Speaks for the First Time
Chief Bromden speaks for the first time.
In this scene, Chief Bromden speaks for the first time.
