Analysis Of Nancy Mairs Cripple
12/05/2011
“Cripple”
Often times, people with disabilities feel sorrow and unfortunate. Nancy Mairs faces sclerosis, a serious condition that limits her ability to do regular, everyday tasks. In her essay, Mairs stresses the meaning of the word “cripple” to the point in which she defines her own meaning of the term. With the use of rhetorical strategies, Mairs presents herself as a strong, proud individual despite her disabilities. Mairs’ specific language choice reveals that she is not ashamed of her condition. She begins by explaining the first impression of the word “cripple.” She says, “People—crippled or not—wince at the word ‘cripple…’”(line 8). Mairs purposely uses the word “wince” to emphasis shock and horror of others’ reaction
“Cripple”
Often times, people with disabilities feel sorrow and unfortunate. Nancy Mairs faces sclerosis, a serious condition that limits her ability to do regular, everyday tasks. In her essay, Mairs stresses the meaning of the word “cripple” to the point in which she defines her own meaning of the term. With the use of rhetorical strategies, Mairs presents herself as a strong, proud individual despite her disabilities. Mairs’ specific language choice reveals that she is not ashamed of her condition. She begins by explaining the first impression of the word “cripple.” She says, “People—crippled or not—wince at the word ‘cripple…’”(line 8). Mairs purposely uses the word “wince” to emphasis shock and horror of others’ reaction