The document discusses Irish slang terms used throughout an assignment. It provides definitions for various terms like "acting the maggot" which means behaving foolishly. It also analyzes themes in the novel My Left Foot, such as Christy Brown overcoming obstacles of cerebral palsy to become a renowned author. Various slang terms are defined that describe Christy's character development and struggles with communication throughout the novel.

2. I've done my research with some old Irish slang terms and have used them through out the assignment.. I promise I'm not making up words.

3. cting the maggot [ Behaving foolishly ] It was slightly humorous and foolish when Christy ate the whole cigarette..... A

4. B anja x ed [ [ Broken ] When Christy's cart was broken and had no other way to get around...

5. C rowning Point [ climax ] We are led to believe by Mrs.Collis that Christy will one day walk like the rest of us...

6. apifer [ the person who earns money for the family ] D Mr.Brown, Christy's Father, never gave the reader a warm fuzzy feeling. He was a tough man who didn't seem to get much joy out of his current lifestyle.

7. E at the head off [ attack verbally ] Christy's heightened frustration during the middle of the novel led to many verbal attacks on family members..

8. F eek [ gorgeous girl ] Christy’s inner thoughts about girls begins while he is still young, and he continues to admire the beauty of the neighbourhood girls and those he comes into contact with.

9. G ur [ staying away from home ] Christy embarks on a pillgrimmage with other disabled peoples in hopes of getting better, this was his first time away from home

10. H eader [ mentally unstable person ] Throughout the novel Christy's mood swings become more violent, and his thoughts of suicide make the reader wonder if being kept in his prison of a body really has an affect on ones mind...

11. I [ language that appeals to the senses ] magery The use of imagery makes the situation of Christy Brown vivid to the reader. Especially when talking about how crowded the house is getting.

12. J aded After all of Dr.Collis’ physical therapy Christy always stated how tired he was. [ sense of tiredness ]

13. K ibosh [ the last straw ] The anger of Mr.Brown towards Christy’s mother spending money on the house out back when they had hardly any money to eat.

14. L v e The love Mrs.Brown shows for her son, and the passion that she shows for the many years before christy communicates for the first time.

15. M orbid [ abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects ] As Christy begins to write his own stories his subjects become mainly of death and not just simple deaths at that. He finds joy in writing about gruesome killings...

16. N aiant [ swimming horizontally ] Christy went for his first swim in the pond, Leaving his body feeling free of the constant restraints he feels.

17. O bstacles [ something that stands in the way of character growth or opportunity ] Christy dreams everyday of becoming an able bodied person, and sees what others take for granted. He wants to become an author but CP stands in the way of him writing for himself.

18. P aradox (dramatic) [ When the reader of the story understands more than the character ] I believe it is a paradox when Mrs.Collis is explaining she thinks he can be cured. As informed readers, we know that Cerebral Palsy has no cure.

19. Q uassation [ The act of shaking ] When Christy would try to control his hands to write his novels they would not be steady enough or responsive to work well enough to accomplish anything..

20. R ebarbati v e [ repulsive ] When Christy is young during the beginning of the novel he looks into the mirror and hates what he sees. And vows not to look again saying he is a monster.

21. S carlet [ blushing ] Christy would be all flattered and embarrassed when the neighborhood girls came around and paid attention to him.

22. T [t he central idea ] heme The theme in My Left Foot is dealing with the harsh curves life may throw your way, and how to accept yourself and learn to make your own way in life. Christy Brown learnt to work with what he had, and has made a mark on society forever because of his dedication and perseverance.

23. U nctuous [ slimy, greasy ] Christy would get his brothers to put grease in his hair to make him look more attractive to the girls around.

24. V oluble [ fluent in speech ] Christy’s struggle with speech is illustrated better in the film but he mentions numerous times his “grunting” language his family members understand

25. W y rd [ The personification of fate or destiny ] Christy Brown near the ends of the novel is said to be a hero, and an inspiration to many others. Disabled or able bodied.

26. X enial The Brown family is a full house of children, but always welcomes in visitors regardless of who they are. Dr.Collis for example [ pertaining to hospitality, or relations with friendly visitors ]

27. Y ordim [ Immigration to Israel ] Many people embark on pilgrimages each year in hopes of achieving a better spiritual or physical being. Christy went in hope of curing himself.

28. Z ombi [ a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body ] When describing Christy’s physical appearance, a zombi does come to mind for various reasons.