The document contains quotes from the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest that show the power struggle and character development between Randle McMurphy and the Chief. McMurphy asserts his dominance over the other patients and encourages the Chief to stand up to Nurse Ratched. Over time, the Chief gains confidence and realizes that mental illness can be a source of power. In the end, McMurphy empowers the Chief to believe he can succeed on his own outside the institution.