One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

What is Nurse Ratched's hiring of staff, and her interaction with patients demonstrate her control of the ward?

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Ratched's hiring practices are simple...... her orderlies are chosen for their capacity to hate, and their willingness to act upon that hatred when asked to do so. Submission to her will is an integral part of the employer relationship. Her interaction with patients supports this same method, she rules her patients with domination and fear.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest