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One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is a book written by Ken Kesey to
accomplish a certain mood within it's chapters. The feelings and moods
given in the book differ greatly from those in the movie because of
multiple changes in character development. Each and every time a movie is
produced from a book, the producers are forced to change parts of the story
in order to suit the audiences needs for a faster paced plot. It is
impossible to capture every mood or setting which the author creates. What
is lost can sometimes be the real meaning behind the story.
The characterization of chief Bromden is a good example of the
changes made from book to movie. His past is a vital piece of information
contributing to the mood and understanding of the story. In the movie,
Bromden is nothing more than a crazy Indian who doesn't want to talk so
pretends to be deaf and dumb. Much of the understanding and respect is
lost in the transition between book and movie. In the book, Bromden has
flashbacks to his childhood, lighting on significant points in his
childhood...