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Unraveling Harding's Marriage in Cuckoo's Nest

Dive into Harding's complex marital dynamics as captured in Cuckoo's Nest. Explore his sexual orientation, his wife's character, and the underlying issues in their relationship. Analyze the impact of McMurphy's arrival on Harding's marriage and delve into the intellectual disparities that contribute to his mental health struggles.

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Unraveling Harding's Marriage in Cuckoo's Nest

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  1. Take into consideration the following questions from the chapter pages 157 to 161 in Cuckoo's Nest. Then write a 3-paragraph essay based on your answers. • What is Harding's sexual orientation? • How would you describe Harding's wife? (consider the way she looks and her personality) • Why does she raise a single eyebrow when she sees McMurphy? • What kind of men keep showing up at Harding's house looking for him? • What kind of men does Harding's wife like? • What are the intellectual differences between Harding and his wife?

  2. Writing Task • After considering all of these questions, in the 3 paragraph essay, use your answers to these questions to explain what's wrong with Harding's marriage and why he's in a mental institution.

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