I believe Kesey chose Bromden as the narrator because of all the different views he provides us. He allows us to comprehend the story better and realize in text clues we wouldn't pick up on. This is because with Bromden as the narrator we have to pay more attention. We have to decipher what is real from what is hallucination, and in doing so, we see many extended in depth metaphors we wouldn't realize otherwise. Chiefs perspective allows us to truly see how cruel mental institutions were back in the 50's. He allows us to see how torturous workers were and how bad patients had it. Chief says, "First I had a quick thought to try to stop him, talk him into taking what he'd already one in let her have the last round, but another, bigger thought wipe the first thought away completely. I suddenly realize with Kristen to that neither I nor any of that have scored of us could stop him" (Kesey 318). This makes us truly realize how powerless the patients are. They get no say and can't help themselves at any time in the novel. It's a true dictatorship in the combine.
Chief as the narrator adds tons of effect and meaning. He gives us the ability to piece parts of the story together and truly comprehend it for everything it is. I think he allows us to see the ward as a machine. He lets us view this as a big, routine, industrial machine. One that never messes up until McMurphy comes along. My opinion on Chief is that he's a quiet, caring guy who just keeps low. He does everything from his heart, unlike McMurphy, which is why they are friends. Opposites attract in the story and Chief only proves this. This is why in the end I believe Chief was just a good guy, unlike the beginning of the story where I thought he was just power hungry.
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