The Cuckoos Nest: Randal Mcmurphy As A Christ Figure

McMurphy as a Christ figure English 12 Pd 2 3/12/2008 In the book, One flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, a main character named Randal McMurphy has several connections where he is portrayed as a Christ figure. The Christian faith teaches that life is either sin or salvation. Preachers teach that all humans are sinners, yet capable of salvation. McMurphy, throughout the novel tries to show the other patients on the ward that they can get better and lead their lives their own ways. He also says lifes miseries are redeemed through laughter. The first reference to Christ is when Chief Bromden first introduces McMurphy to one of the chronics. Ellis has had many electric shock treatments and because of them, he adopts the pose of the crucifixion by