Plague of Tics

This was a compelling story. As mentioned in class, the degree to which he is up front about his actions is unique. The author was extremely descriptive. Throughout the story, I could imagine the antsy child meticulously licking light switches and touching telephone poles. He was so direct with his writing that the child seems vulnerable in the story. Rarely does one get to read a story in which the author's thoughts are so transparent and open for discussion. But his story also opens up the topic of OCD and provides insight to the innerworkings of an individual who suffers from the disease. The most intriguing part of the story is that the tormented character is hilarious in a sad way. The story is amusing while covering a serious topic. This is an interesting way to bring awareness to a topic that, from the class concensus, kept the reader's attention and interest.