4. Lesson Two- Act I

Please read Act I of the play.  In this section pay careful attention to the opposing characters of Randal P. McMurphy and Nurse Ratched.

The following are important vocabulary words for you to know.  Define each term and as you read Act I identify which character you feel each term BEST describes.

Lithe

Vapid

Tranquil

apprehensive

Truculent

Pugnacious

Hallucinate

Extrovert

Insubordinate

Lucid

Maniacal

Ardent

Fixation

benevolent

Exuberance

Ingenuous

Lucid

intimidate

Inarticulate

pinochle

Protocol