e characters and story-line in much more detail. Nevertheless, the endings and major conflicts are the same.Both the book and movie show that McMurphy is the hero. McMurphy's battles with the Big Nurse taught others to take charge of their lives. Through his death McMurphy left a legacy in the independent actions of the patients especially Chief Bromden. McMurphy was the goose that flew over the cuckoo's nest and taught the cuckoos to fly....
