One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Blog Post #2

The conflict between Big Nurse and McMurphy is in full swing at the end of "Part One." Who is getting the best of their rivalry at this point? Why do you say that (specific evidence)?
Of the conflict between Big Nurse and McMurphy I would have to say that by the end of Part One, McMurphy is getting the best of their rivalry at this point because he has achieved what he set out to accomplish. The source of the conflict between Big Nurse and McMurphy was over watching the World Series upon which a vote was taken among the patients and it was split down the middle; despite McMurphy convincing a patient to raise his had Big Nurse said the vote was closed. Later when the game was on McMurphy went to the television and turned it on at which point Big Nurse immediately turns it off from her control room; however McMurphy pretends like the game is still on. In doing so he convinces several other patients to do the same until the patients are not working, but rather watching a blank screen as though the game was clearly displayed on the television. Despite Big Nurse ranting and screaming behind them, the patients payed no attention and McMurphy ended up coming on to; as a result, McMurphy was in full swing at the end of Part One.  


What is your perception of the Chief at this point in the story? Why? And how has the presence of McMurphy changed the Chief's character or his narration (be specific)?                 Currently we can see that the 'Fog' that has affected the Chief has become more severe; however Chief is still able to narrate accordingly. From what we can collect at our position in the book, Chief's mental state has worsened; however, the presence of McMurphy has changed this slightly. McMurphy's presence has allowed the Chief to see some things more clearly as proven true by the Chief voting. As for his narration, the 'Fog' does not seem to inhibit his narration skills or perception of dialogue. 



Who are you rooting for at this point in the story and why?
At this point in the story, like most everyone else, I am rooting for McMurphy as he portrays the most interesting character in the story currently. His anti-heroism complemented by his past allows for an intriguing character whose constant conflicts with Big Nurse only adds to the meat of the story.