Two similar characters

Luke and McMurphy are both outcasts, bursting with emotions that they cannot cope with positively. They express them in a manner that is not socially acceptable, resorting to vandalism and fighting, only adding to the tough, rebel-like exterior that they both possess. In addition to their rebellion, both are casted as religious figures in many ways (gathering faithful supporters, disregarding their own interests to better their supporters, etc.) but the most obvious is in the way that they die. Luke and McMurphy are both killed because of their strong refusal to bow to the will of authority figures. Despite these striking similarities, Luke and McMurphy are also very different. Luke is more quiet and reflective, while McMurphy is brazen and fearless. Their contrasting personalities allow them to gather their followers to fight authority with very different leadership styles; McMurphy continues to push forward relentlessly, while Luke is more calculated in his efforts.