Characterizing McMurphy-College Prep Period 6 by Denise Ready https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316 A collection of noticings and wonderings about McMurphy's character in OFOTCN en-us 2021-11-29 21:56:50 UTC 2025-09-24 23:25:39 UTC hello@padlet.com "He's trying to get them to loosen up, the way you see an auctioneer spinning jokes to loosen up the crowd before the bidding starts" libba934 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923648709 2021-12-01 19:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923648709 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923649409 The employees are extra wary of him.]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923649409 elvek781 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650279 how will his attitude / presence change as he is more accustomed to the institution? how long will it take for him to truly understand the severity of the institution?]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650279 he shows respect through handshakes to all the men who can in the room- to demonstrate his trustworthiness to the other patients- this symbolizes change in the ward i think brica522 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650414 2021-12-01 19:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650414 petec115 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650714 Very cocky and full of himself ]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650714 manzv691 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650730 He's dedicated as seen how he acts with the Nurse. He does what's possible to size up to her. 

]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650730 gillk664 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650850 Something that McMurphy does is he really outgoing and loud within the ward. He kind of walked in and started a ruckus, he started talking to everyone and shaking people's hands. ]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650850 fergs548 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650902 McMurphy is unlike any of the other patients, immediately he is very loud and laughs. He defies the big nurse right away and struggles not being in power ]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650902 ravie849 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650945 Mcmurphy comes in and tries to take control of the ward right away]]> 2021-12-01 19:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923650945 As soon as he starts talking to Billy and Harding more of the others start gathering and talking more than usual gerbr007 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651051 2021-12-01 19:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651051 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651117 He likes being the Boss]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651117 daskk707 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651148 McMurphy is a headstrong person who takes charge of situations, and seeks out to challenge authority.]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651148 McMurphy harrh068 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651167 He is a confident, rebellious man who carries himself well. ]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651167 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651237 He's trying to get the trust of the group to gain power over them.]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651237 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651439 McMurphy seems very outgoing and confident from the moment you first meet him, that is shown when he goes around and instantly tries to find the top dog, while also introducing himself to all of the others]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651439 Characterizing McMurphy https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651507 1)I would describe as a man that has a big personality and always has a lot to say. ]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651507 philc497 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651575 McMurphy immediately strives to take control of the ward by putting himself on the top of the social hierarchy. This serves to exemplify the allegory used comparing him to Jesus Christ as he attempts to lead a vulnerable group of people]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651575 beltk496 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651626 "God 🤬 , Sam! can't you wait half a minute to prod me with that 🤬 thermometer of yours?"
He seems to feel very entitled and above authority. Maybe does it in a class clown sort of way to make other people more comfortable?

]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651626 clays535 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651845 McMurphy is introduced to be a very confident character that is known to break rules. He wants to be the top dog of the ward and makes sure everyone knows it. ]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651845 McMurphy wakeb704 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651999 The way that McMurphy wants to play cards and get people engaged, he is very sociable and wants to keep people spirits up. He brings the laughter in which is different. What does he do to chiefs experience there]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923651999 willl227 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652290 He knows what he wants and accomplishes anything in his path that may stop him from that goal.]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652290 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652307 He is very brash, doesn't seem to care about the situation around him. He seems to want to change the ward to fit him rather than changing himself to fit the ward. He views himself as top dog and wants to be in charge]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652307 elvek781 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652376 mcmurphy is very blunt in his personality, but is much more analytical and strategical than he lets people on. ]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652376 He tries to take control and make himself known in the ward buffi958 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652725 2021-12-01 19:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652725 he is extremely manipulative and knows how to play and read people brica522 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652889 2021-12-01 19:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652889 harrh068 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652916 Billy comes out of his shell as soon as McMurphy arrives]]> 2021-12-01 19:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923652916 manzv691 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923653027 He's confident and wants to be seen as a higher person or someone with more control. ]]> 2021-12-01 19:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923653027 pierp272 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654036 He is described as a red head angry person. His attitude and personality has him want to be very dominant ]]> 2021-12-01 19:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654036 McMurphy has a very stubborn attitude and is dedicated to getting his point across in the ward. He rebels and goes against the norms, making him standout among the other patients and the staff. kiddh364 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654110 2021-12-01 19:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654110 gillk664 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654312 McMurphy kind of makes everyone in the ward a little scared both the other patients and the employees. The ruckus that he's causing is different than the usual vibe within the ward]]> 2021-12-01 19:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654312 He is confident that he can defy Big Nurse and the Orderlies without consequences libba934 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654511 2021-12-01 19:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654511 “After he checks the day room over a minute, he sees he’s meant for the acute side and goes right for it, grinning and shaking hands with everyone he comes to. At first, I see that he’s making everybody over there feel uneasy, with all his kidding and joking..” McMurphy makes the other patients uneasy at first since he is breaking the norms they are accustomed to. He could represent a change coming to the ward. siddz248 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654722 2021-12-01 19:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923654722 "'Ya know, ma'am,' he says, 'ya know- that is the ex-act thing somebody always tells me about the rules....'" macj958 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923655166 He will not follow any rules, and to him rules are meant to be broken. 

]]> 2021-12-01 19:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923655166 harrh068 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923656840 McMurphy uses punitive actions to make an entrance]]> 2021-12-01 19:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923656840 gerbr007 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923658064 He is willing to fight and shares that with everyone kinda threatening]]> 2021-12-01 19:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923658064 "He's there pulling Ellis's hand off the wall and shaking it just like he was politician running for something and Ellis's vote was good as anybody's" McMurphy is trying to the "leader" of the ward and is trying to impress everyone. Wants to help everyone else but mostly himself mills603 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923658593 2021-12-01 19:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923658593 he and nurse ratched are honestly two sides of the same coin brica522 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923658957 2021-12-01 19:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923658957 "Which one of you claims to be the craziest? Which one is the biggest loony? Who runs these card games? It's my first day, and what I like to do is make a good impression straight off on the right man if he can prove to me he is the right man" libba934 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923659126 2021-12-01 19:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923659126 Seeks out the "big man" to try and challenge them and climb to the top libba934 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923660062 2021-12-01 19:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923660062 Characterizing McMurphy https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923660183 ¨He laughs again and shakes hands and sits down to arm wrestle every time that black boy gets too near him with the thermometer.¨ this is his way of not following the rules and making it fun for him.]]> 2021-12-01 19:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923660183 ravie849 https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923660812 Knows how to take control and read people and show hes in charge ]]> 2021-12-01 19:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923660812 Characterizing McMurphy https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923664911 I think he makes the men is the ward very uneasy, he tells a lot of jokes and laughs a lot which makes them uncomfortable. He is also trying to gain control of the ward.]]> 2021-12-01 19:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1923664911 he is assertive and aware of his dominance towards others, and wants to be in control. He doesn't like being manipulated but will manipulate to achieve his goals. https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1966415651 2021-12-28 10:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/readyd1/y7z5i504xyvnr316/wish/1966415651