On Being a Cripple

Nancy Mairs “On Being a Cripple” Worksheet

Re-read Mairs article and find examples of the types of techniques she uses to define herself and the term “cripple.” For each category, briefly quote the part of the text that applies to each defining technique and describe how it fits in that particular category.

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