Aim: How do we analyze Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Much Madness is Divinest Sense” in connection with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest? Do Now: Begin reading Handout

Much Madness is Divinest Sense By: Emily Dickinson Much Madness is divinest Sense - To a discerning Eye - Much Sense - the starkest Madness - ’Tis the Majority In this, as all, prevail - Assent - and you are sane - Demur - you’re straightway dangerous - And handled with a Chain – Vocabulary Discerning – having or showing good judgment Starkest – complete, sheer Assent – the expression of approval or agreement Demur – raise doubt or objections or show reluctance

Essay Assignment Write a well-developed 5-paragraph essay discussing the connection between Emily Dicksinson’s poem, “Much Madness is Divinest Sense” and Ken Kesey’s novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Be sure to provide a clear and concise thesis statement. provide specific references to both the poem and the novel. avoid plot summary. follow the rules of proper grammar and spelling. not use the first person. use the present tense when discussing both works. Note: You are to write this essay in class. You will have 2 full class days to write out your essay and hand it in at the end of class on Thursday, November 14.

Thesis Statement Topic + Main Point = Thesis Statement