Cuckoo's Nest #1

Fog. What does the fog represent? And is Bromden the only that can see this fog? Since Bromden's stay in the hospital he has be subjected to the so called "fog machine." The fog clouds Bromden's vision but at the same time gives him a sense of security. I believe that the structured routines' of the hospital bring out the fog for Bromden. Bromden has came accustomed to his daily tasks and is almost like a zombie in a way, which is how Nurse Ratched wants the hospital to be ran. Also maybe in his life before the hospital, he mostly likely lived a structured life due to his tribe and their laws. Following the rules his whole life is what keeps Bromden in fog but if he were to break out of his shell and do something out of the ordinary it just maybe bring him out of that daze. But would Bromden do this or will the sense of security the fog brings hold him back the remainder of his life. Playing safe and conforming to the rules is what I believe keeps bringing the fog back. If Bromden's actions were to change would the fog still be there? The fog slowly drifts away for Bromden as soon as McMurphy comes into the picture. McMurphy brings a change and that is exactly what Bromden needs to be "free" again.

I believe any one sane or insane can see the "fog" or something else that resembles it instead. Being punished for a week during the summer brought me into a daze for the whole week. Everyday i woke up, ate breakfast and had the whole day to myself. I would sit around and do nothing each day. During the week i felt as if the days went by aimlessly and nothing had phased me, which is basically how Bromden feels everyday. After being off punishment and going out again with my friends and doing what i wanted i felt out of my comfort zone. Being cooped up in my house for so long I had got so use to it that being outside again and doing things with my friends didn't seem right to me. I can relate to Bromden's "fog" in ways and understand how he feels once McMurphy enters the hospital. If you don't create change, change will create you.