What are some ways McMurphy succeeds in disruping the dull routine of Nurse Ratched's ward?

McMurphy is honest with the patients and, through unorthodox methods, gets them to branch out past their pain. Mcmurphy gambles with them, challenges Ratched during her therapy sessions, asks for votes, takes them fishing and even procures prostitutes for the patients. While Nurse Ratched emasculates these men, McMurphy tries to validate their masculinity and male identity. .