What is the thesis in Nancy Mairs essay On Being a Cripple?

Answer 1

The more i think about this, the less sure i am. this essay is a definition essay, defining cripple. The thesis, therefore, is to define cripple. The purpose is to show that even a cripple can live a rewading life, but the thesis is to define the meaning of cripple. I can't decide if the introduction is traditional (general to specific, containing the thesis as the last sentence) or non traditional. I would say it is traditional because it gives a general description of a clumsy person, doesn't just start with the definition, but the thesis sentence in a traditional intro should be the last sentence. The last sentence however is "I decided that it was high time to write the essay." What i think the thesis sentence is, the first (not last) sentence of the intro: "....i was thinking on writing any essay on being a cripple" SO, is it a traditional or non-traditional introduction? I have not attached the essay written by NANCY MAIRS. My question is if the essay has a traditional or non traditional introduction and why?

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Answer 2

The thesis of Nancy Mairs' essay "On Being a Cripple" is her acceptance and embrace of the term "cripple" to describe her experience with multiple sclerosis. She argues that using euphemisms like "differently abled" or "handi-capable" dilutes the reality of living with a disability and the challenges it presents. Mairs advocates for honesty and frankness in discussing disability, rejecting the societal pressure to soften the language around it.