Key Quotations (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What does the fog symbolise in Bromden's narration?
What does the fog symbolise in Bromden's narration?
Mental confusion & retreat from reality
What metaphor does McMurphy use to describe his Darwinian worldview?
What metaphor does McMurphy use to describe his Darwinian worldview?
Wolf-rabbit metaphor
How does McMurphy's laughter function in the ward?
How does McMurphy's laughter function in the ward?
As antidote to Ratched's emasculation
What concept does 'it's the truth even if it didn't happen' represent?
What concept does 'it's the truth even if it didn't happen' represent?
Epistemological relativism
According to McMurphy, what decides who is sane and who isn't?
According to McMurphy, what decides who is sane and who isn't?
Society
What does the fog represent about Bromden's agency?
What does the fog represent about Bromden's agency?
A voluntary dissociation & choice
What literary device is shown in Ratched accusing McMurphy of playing god?
What literary device is shown in Ratched accusing McMurphy of playing god?
Dramatic irony
Which philosopher's statement does McMurphy reframe with 'I rebel—therefore I exist'?
Which philosopher's statement does McMurphy reframe with 'I rebel—therefore I exist'?
Descartes
What does Bromden say makes McMurphy strong?
What does Bromden say makes McMurphy strong?
Being what he is - authentic essence
How does the novel suggest madness could function?
How does the novel suggest madness could function?
As power & resistance potential