Abstract
The principal objective of the essay is to illustrate that people are subject to same obsessions and compulsion regardless of whether it happens obvious or latent. This is best illustrated by Sedari’s case, which features a lifetime dominated by case of obsessive compulsive disorder. In order to achieve the objective, various instances depicting effects of compulsive disorder are articulated through the life of David Sedaris especially during childhood. The use of irony, hyperbole and stereotypes makes Sedaris to bring up an interesting lifetime that is dominated by tics. In the first instance, it comes out that his state triggered him to depict undesirable tics in his school and wherever else he found himself (Sedaris, 1997). Besides, other dominant plague of tics in life of Sedaris makes the parents uncomfortable with Sedaris because of the picture he portrayed in the public; in his perception, Sedaris knew that whatever he was doing remained private, while in real scenario the public was witnessing. The result of this was an embarrassment to the members of his family.
Despite the negative reception by the people around him, Sedaris makes his obsession much more appealing to the readers to the extent that triggers one to believe that this is a normal scenario. Even though his father attempted everything possible to help him stop the bizarre behavior, there was no observable effect. Another important point in the essay is the relationship between the teacher and Sedaris. This relationship is much instrumental in achieving the stereotypical nature of a society. The teacher believes that the misbehaved nature of Sedaris is the result not having proper guidance from the parents. Stereotypes make a major part of the book as it helps in achieving appeal of the audience in the obsession of Sedaris. In brief, this essay shows the implication of compulsion in the society and the way it affects relationship within the society.
Key Words- Compulsive disorder, undesirable tics, embarrassment, solitary
References
Sedaris, D (1997). Naked: A Plague of Tics. Boston: Little, Brown
