Eldred's Lies

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In Eldred’s essay, she argues that he adopted son, William, lies because they were adopted. From my interpretation, Eldred explains that not only her children, but also other adopted children may display emotional issues (which include lying). There were a few different didactic meanings that I felt Eldred touched base on, but her point of view on lying is very interesting. Eldred explains that her son’s way of lying basically makes the lie reality. This has direct and indirect consequences on those surrounding these lies. It affects the listener into believing the lies, which are obvious fabrications. It affects Eldred because at times these lies question her performance as a parent. It affects William himself because these lies that he creates

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