Cuckoo's Nest Character Analysis

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In addition to her wits, Molly’s personality encompasses a strong will that is apparent countless times throughout the novel. Her determination to graduate from a University with no financial support is impressive as well as her willpower to obtain a full scholarship from the University of Florida as well as NYU and work nights to pay the rest. Additionally, another key personality characteristic of Molly is her tendency to rarely back down from a dispute, which is beneficial as well as harmful throughout the novel. Her father, Carl, expressed his concern for her tenacity, “You and your mother are like oil and water. You can’t just say ‘Yes’ to her and go about your business. You have to flare up at her. Pride, girl, pride. If you’d pretend to give in to her, you …show more content…
While Molly did engage in sexual interactions with men, including her cousin Leroy and high school boyfriend, she identifies as a lesbian and found her interactions with females to be more overwhelming and enjoyable. Molly’s interest in the same gender is illustrated at a young age, when she has her first homosexual experience in 6th grade with Leota Bisland, “I began to wonder if girls could marry girls, because I was sure I wanted to marry Leota and look in her green eyes forever…I’d do anything for Leota” (39). Following Leota, Molly engaged in sexual relationships with Carolyn Simpson, her best friend in high school and captain of the cheerleading team, Faye Raider, Molly’s freshman roommate who is ultimately pulled out by her parents, as well as numerous other women in New York City. Overall, Molly Bolt’s primary characteristics and personality, supplemented by her sexual orientation, shape her cultural identity and structure her intrinsic motivation and