One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Mental Analysis Essay
Alexis Bush
Mrs. Bond
Mental Analysis Essay
A.P. English 4
Chief Bromden and Schizophrenia In Ken Kesey’s book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the patient Chief Bromden has definitive psychological issues which present in the form of hallucinations, an inaccurate perception of reality, and conspiracy delusions. In the novel, Chief Bromden is subjected to a myriad of misdiagnoses which lead to ineffective treatments such as shock therapy and incorrect medications (Kesey, 35). If Chief Bromden were suffering today, what would a modern diagnosis of his symptoms reveal, and how would it help rather than hinder his recovery? Today’s doctors would itemize Chief Bromden’s symptoms into a list that would most assuredly lead straight to a schizophrenia diagnosis followed by a road to recovery that would include proper medication and psychotherapy (WebMD.com). Included on Chief Bromden’s list of symptoms would be his world of illogical delusions. For example, Bromden says “…they’re at the fog machine again but they haven’t got it turned up full….” (Kesey, 42) referring to the hospital staff. Such organized, inaccurate beliefs clearly describe a conspiracy delusion Bromden …show more content…
Unlike the days of the hospital written of in the book, a modern Chief Bromden would not be subjected to permanent hospitalization for his problems. In fact, people suffering from schizophrenia in the twenty-first century generally live with family members or in a supportive group home (WebMD.com). This is diametrically opposed to Nurse Ratched’s “Pecking Parties” (Kesey, 55) where group therapy sessions would quickly turn into one patient’s disgrace at the hands of the others present. Such psychotherapy today would include individual as well as group or family counseling where the patient is made to feel accepted
Mrs. Bond
Mental Analysis Essay
A.P. English 4
Chief Bromden and Schizophrenia In Ken Kesey’s book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the patient Chief Bromden has definitive psychological issues which present in the form of hallucinations, an inaccurate perception of reality, and conspiracy delusions. In the novel, Chief Bromden is subjected to a myriad of misdiagnoses which lead to ineffective treatments such as shock therapy and incorrect medications (Kesey, 35). If Chief Bromden were suffering today, what would a modern diagnosis of his symptoms reveal, and how would it help rather than hinder his recovery? Today’s doctors would itemize Chief Bromden’s symptoms into a list that would most assuredly lead straight to a schizophrenia diagnosis followed by a road to recovery that would include proper medication and psychotherapy (WebMD.com). Included on Chief Bromden’s list of symptoms would be his world of illogical delusions. For example, Bromden says “…they’re at the fog machine again but they haven’t got it turned up full….” (Kesey, 42) referring to the hospital staff. Such organized, inaccurate beliefs clearly describe a conspiracy delusion Bromden …show more content…
Unlike the days of the hospital written of in the book, a modern Chief Bromden would not be subjected to permanent hospitalization for his problems. In fact, people suffering from schizophrenia in the twenty-first century generally live with family members or in a supportive group home (WebMD.com). This is diametrically opposed to Nurse Ratched’s “Pecking Parties” (Kesey, 55) where group therapy sessions would quickly turn into one patient’s disgrace at the hands of the others present. Such psychotherapy today would include individual as well as group or family counseling where the patient is made to feel accepted