Mcmurphy is Self Centered

So far in the novel, the reader can see that McMurphy is a very selfish character. He is a character that is used to being in charge, and works to serve his own purposes. In the begining of the novel, he comes into the institute and immediatly takes charge of the situation. He begins talking to everyone and shaking their hands, which is very strange behavior according to those at the ward. Because he takes control over the situation, he is able to manipulate some of the workers. On page 88, when McMurphy is singing in the hallway, Bromden notices that he gets special "exceptions" as well, "How come the black boys haven't hushed him up out there? They never let anybody raise that much racket before, did they? How come they treat this new guy different?"

Another instance where the reader sees McMurphy's selfishness come out is on page 102 when McMurphy selfishly asks Nurse Ratched to turn down the music in the ward. Even though she says no, he continues to ask and badger her, to which she replies "Do you want to know what I think? I think you are being very selfish. Haven't you noticed there are others in this hospital besides you?" These examples show that McMurphy, even though it might not be intentional, makes very selfish requests, and does not do anything to benefit those around him, just himself.