Analysis of page 188 in “one flew over the cuckoo’s nest”

1. Context
The first time since years that Chief Bromden speaks and has a conversation with someone from the Combine. This specific scene depicts how Chief Bromden tells about his father, who was oppressed by his wife and the government to give away everything he has to the government. The father is oppressed by the Combine.
2. Themes, characters:
a. Themes:
· Self sacrifice vs. selfishness.
· Trust vs. mistrust.
· Control and opression
b. Characteristics:
Ø McMurphy
Ø Chief Bromden
· Expressed
Ø Chief Bromden is open to McMurphy and tells his family story.
Ø Chief Bromden talks openly. However, it seems as if he would suffer under what had happened to his dad. Sad atmosphere.
· Reinforced.
c. A change is taking place
Ø Chief Bromden gains trust and strength through McMurphy.
a. He dares to speak about his feelings.
b. He dares to speak against the Combines.
3. Motifs and symbols:
a. Big and small
b. Symbol – the hight of the people.
4. What drives this text?
a. Language
· Repetition
· Overstatement
b. Structure
· Diction – easy, no clauses.
c. Imagery
· “real moose of an old lady”
d. Rhetoric

Outline of modest proposal

Introduction:
· State the problem which Indonesia is facing:
o Low economy
o High unemployment
o Constant population increase
o No industrialization
o Poor government
o Poverty

2nd paragraph
· State reason why it is necessary to introduce a new solution.
· Why it is fair to introduce a new solution.

3rd paragraph:
· Slowly introduce the solution, however do not state the solution clearly.
· State that there can be change when the government and people would lose more control over their own life style and decision.
· Makes some comments about what would improve in Indonesia:
o It would become more productive.
o Unemployment would decrease

4th paragraph:
· State another reason why your scheme would be good for Indonesia:
o The rate of population would decrease, leaving more food to everyone.
§ If women do not have to look after children they can work.

5th paragraph:
· State clearly what your proposal is supposed to solve.
· Why it is important to introduce the proposal.

6th paragraph:
· State you intention of the proposal now clearly:
o Therefore, The American oil company should own Indonesia and rule it.

7th paragraph:
· Make paragraphs of every positive aspect which would be made if the proposal would be made real:
o Unemployment – would decrease because the company would order children, women, old men and young men to work 24 hours a day to make the greatest profits of oil production for America.
o Rate of population growth – would decrease because the Oil companies would set through a law, which says who is allowed to have a baby at what time period. If this is neglected then the family will be punished. In addition, people will not have time to make babies as they have to work all the time.
o Industrialization – Indonesia, will become one big company which will only be controlled by technology and machines. In addition, the company will control the people by watching them through cameras located throughout the country.
o Poverty would decrease – since everyone would have a job, everyone will be supply with the same apartment and same amount of food needed. This makes everyone equal and able to survive.
o The government – will be led by the company who wants to make as much profit as possible, therefore, they will only regard having to make a better economy. This will cause more income for the government, company. Since the people are anyway well off, the income can be used to “help” other nations as well such as America.

8th Paragraph:
· That I can think of no bad argument against this proposal.
· Summarize all positive aspects the proposal will bring

Conclusion:
· I only want the best for Indonesia
· This is the best for Indonesia
· If this would be introduced Indonesia will have a marvelous future.