Body In Trouble, By Nancy Maris

Nancy's essay begins with her telling us about how in biblical times people with mental or physical disorders were considered to be either extremely sinful or possessed by demons. Nancy is trying to tell us about how living with a disability has and always will be difficult. Nancy tries to play with our emotions by telling the audience about what she has had to go through in her life because of her disabilities. While trying to make us feel bad for her and that fact that she has a disability she also wants us to know that she has a very strong character and that she does not need someone to hold her hand in every aspect of life.