There were several different themes, but in the end it all tied into the play. The author demonstrates madness or what is considered madness. It showed freedom and imprisonment. Law and order, rebellion affecting the balance of the social system. And finally, Nurse Ratchet's constant thirst for power. The frustrating thing about this whole theme is that our society is a victim of everyone. The normality of government and society gives us rules to follow and if we do not follow them, the person is considered abnormal. Ken Kesey was able to show that the human race is constantly manipulated by ours