Final critical analysis essay: One flew over the cuckoo’s nest by ken kesey ken kesey’s one flew over the cuckoo’s nest explores many different themes through the conflict between nurse retched and randle Patrick mcmurphy. Kesey not only explores the theme of individuality and rebellion against conformity, but he also directs criticism at American institutions (in this case an American mental institution). Although there are many themes that could be analyzed in this novel, please choose one of the three themes below on which to base your thesis. after reading one flew over the cuckoo’s nest, compose an essay in which you critically analyze this topic/issue related to this novel:

• racism/racial stereotypes a successful essay should have:

• an engaging introduction that introduces the topic of the essay

• a specific thesis statement that highlights the main point to be argued within the body of the essay

• well-focused body paragraphs that address specific subtopics and include supporting, concrete evidence (i.e. examples from class readings, quotes, statistics, facts) and analysis

• a conclusion that reiterates the major points of the essay.