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I watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest for the first time yesterday, it was one hell of a good film. It was one of them films that really made me think, especially the ending.
What however, was Kessey's message? What I made of it was that by killing off MacMurphy and leaving his body, It prevented him from becoming a martyr/hero. Had the Cheif taken his body, everyone would have assumed that he had escaped, thus creating a kind of legendary character. What I missed, was why was this so important. Was the story written as an analogy of something historical? I certainly got that feeling. Or was it simply a story about the failure of rebellion, and the loss of false hopes. Did it even have a social message. I certainly got the feeling it did have something to say. I don't usually miss the point of a film, but in this case I was left thinking (which is a good thing). Could anyone fill me in on the background of the Film/Story? Am I an idiot to has missed the point? Perhaps
What are you thoughts?
I watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest for the first time yesterday, it was one hell of a good film. It was one of them films that really made me think, especially the ending.
What however, was Kessey's message? What I made of it was that by killing off MacMurphy and leaving his body, It prevented him from becoming a martyr/hero. Had the Cheif taken his body, everyone would have assumed that he had escaped, thus creating a kind of legendary character. What I missed, was why was this so important. Was the story written as an analogy of something historical? I certainly got that feeling. Or was it simply a story about the failure of rebellion, and the loss of false hopes. Did it even have a social message. I certainly got the feeling it did have something to say. I don't usually miss the point of a film, but in this case I was left thinking (which is a good thing). Could anyone fill me in on the background of the Film/Story? Am I an idiot to has missed the point? Perhaps
What are you thoughts?