One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
what is mcmurphy really doing for chief when he explains how big he is
its in part 3 of the book
its in part 3 of the book
He bolstering his self confidence. Chief has experienced things that have taken away his manhood, and everytime something has happened Chief has become just a bit smaller. McMurphy's explanation and his invitiation on the fidhing trip, coupled with the fact that Chief feels he no longer need to fein muteness, makes him more of a man.