Cuckoo’s Nest, felt was quite common within society. The hero’s journey, defined by many steps, is separated into the departure, initiation, and return. In the novel by Ken Kesey, R.P. McMurphy is the hero due to his many experiences following the steps of a hero's journey and his shared characteristics with Campbell’s definition of a hero. The other protagonist of the novel, Chief Bromden, is representative of the orphan archetype. McMurphy’s journey begins when he “crosses the first threshold” and is…
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