There were many different themes, but in the end they were all related to the play. The perpetrator has demonstrated madness or what we consider madness. It showed freedom and captivity. Law and order, with rebellion affecting the balance of the social system. And finally, Nurse Ratchet's constant lust for power. The frustrating thing about this whole issue is that our society has fallen victim to each. The normality of government and society has given us rules to follow and if we don't do them, the person is considered abnormal. Ken Kesey was able to prove that the human race is constantly being manipulated by our own