The Cuckoo in
the Cuckoo's Nest
by Alex Andy Phuong
William Shakespeare is
oftentimes regarded as the greatest writer who
has ever lived. Part of the appeal of his
dramatic plays is how the compelling narratives
reveal fundamental themes abOne Flew Over the
Cuckoo's Nest remains a classic as both
an American literary masterpiece and a cinematic
achievement. One has to wonder, though,
what is up with the title? Also, who (or
what) does the actual flying? Maybe the one
who created the famous children's folk rhyme was
either delusional, dysfunctional, or just plain
"cuckoo." At least the title
sounds original while the characters were highly
unusual. The only real "cuckoos"
in life, though, are the ones who invert fantasy
with reality because real life is what it is.
Thank you, Ken Kesey!
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