Power and control in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

Abstract

This bachelor thesis examines the illustration of power and control in the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. The theoretical part introduces the historical and literary situation in America during the late 20th century and briefly presents the author's life and work. The primary aim of this thesis is to highlight and analyze every illustration of power and control in the novel and their connection to Kesey's social criticism.