Memo

I've decided to research the parralel of insanity between the patients and society (also the staff of the inane ward), in the novel One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest.  "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein. I've grabbed this quote and made it my basis as link between the text and my research I will undergo. The theme of insanity occurs often in many, in at least one point in the novel.

I will then continue, by researching upon the historical values that are reflected during the time period and how it relates to the novel. The time period, in which Ken Kesey wrote the novel was the 1970's. with my knowledge of the 70's, I can reflect it was a time of war, and a protest for piece. Although at the same time, drugs were being distributed among civilians, a drug also known as LSD. LSD is known to make people do crazy, or insane things.

The symbolysm and imagery used by Ken Kesey to depict his overall summary of society is that of a machine, AKA- the combine. Not only the combine, but other images for societal reformation, such as Mrs. Ratched are examplified as a machine, but also depicted as rather- insane.

Chimamanda Adichie video response

I agree with Adichie and the power in a simple story; if it be from a novel, a movie, or something you overhear, stories can and are influencing to people. I believe most Americans (U.S. citizens, don't want to offend any south Americans) believe Africa has one certain way of being. When a Texan hears the word border, their thought process automatically gives them an image of Mexico. In fact, when they see or think of any latino, they automatically think- Mexican. Now I'm not just saying it's the U.S. that puts a bias on people, I'm sure that people outside of the U.S. think that Americans are all wealthy or have a certain better way of life.

Heart of Darkness: Part 3

In the image provided on the left, we see a humongous pile of ivory - the main treasure in the novel Heart of Darkness. This man in the picture has been imprisoned for the slaughter of a large number of elephants- the origin of Ivory. Much alike Kurtz, this man has encouraged even the native people to killing elephants for Ivory. Although it is not directly mentioned, how else would Kurtz obtain his Ivory? To understand this picture more look at the link provided - http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2011/08/one-small-step-for-elephants/#more-7701. On the right we see an image of Gollum, for those who have seen or read "The Lord of The Rings" you may know that he is obsessed with the ring, and in turn he is morphed into a thinned ugly creature- alike Kurtz. This man on the left and Gollum, can symbolize Kurtz and his obsession with it.

Ivory becomes an obsession as it means the increase of money- meaning power. This mans lust for power in turn kills many elephants also endangering the species. As this article claims "one arrest isn't enough to stop it, but it's a start" implies that there are many more like this man- and many more like Kurtz. To add on, this man is a white man wearing a suit, (this usually means that he has power- power meaning money) alike Kurtz who had power over the native Africans, this man uses them to obtain ivory.

Gollum on the other hand, is a simple presentation of obsession itself. he doesn't want to obtain power, (although the key to power is through the ring) he simply wants the ring. Gollums obsession for the ring morphs him into, an ugly, skinny, and sick creature; conlcuding to his death. The ring is much alike ivory, in that throughout the story "The Lord of The Rings" he is constantly attempting to regain the ring; and Kurtz is given a similar description as we read part three of the novel. Kurtz obsession leads to this description and ultimately his death.