In communicating with the reader, Overton uses literary devices such as metaphors in order to capture what she experienced in an informative but still engaging way: “I found …show more content…
As Jennifer Overton said: “There are some things that we, as parents of an autistic son, will not have to worry about. For instance, him drinking or taking drugs” (Jennifer Overton). In a way, she tries to convey that autism is not just about the challenges in dealing with and understanding Nic, but also about innocence. Moreover, Nic’s literalizing approach to metaphors give rise to several unique images and notions in “God’s Middle Name,” demonstrating the role of metaphors and their influence in human meditation and communication. In conclusion, Overton makes good use of metaphor in the title, as well as some unique situations that arise from her son’s unique perspective, in order to succinctly communicate her experience raising an autistic