billy bibbit
BRIEF DESCRITION:
Billy is very shy and a momma's boy. Although not mentally insane, he is in the hospital by choice because he is afraid of the outside world. He acts like a child , even though he is 31 years old. Billy wants everyone to be happy, but he also wants to be the tough guy in charge. Those conflicting ideas give him trouble. McMurphy tried to help him be his own man, but because Billys mom and Nurse Ratchet are close friends, Nurse Ratched imediatly hinders his change. |
AnalysisAlthough not a protagonist in this story, Billy plays a key role in McMurphy. His mom's overprotection led him to be a shy man and made him weak, leading to his fear of socializing with other people. When McMurphy came in, he used his rebelious nature to try and change Billy into an independent man by setting up a date for Billy. Nurse Ratched realizes what is going on, and completely puts Billy into shame to the point that he commits suicide. |