Examining the Different Worldviews Presented by Jimmy Flick

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Examining the Different Worldviews Presented by Jimmy Flick
Sofie Laguna in The Eye of the Sheep narrates an extremely moving story via an
interesting point of view. The entire story is told through the voice of Jimmy who suffers from
the autism disorder. The most notable feature from the novel is the manner in which Jimmy
manages to balance the two traits, one of being a keen observer and another of being innocently
oblivious of things happening around him. Even though readers may be unable to relate to
Jimmy’s situation, they cannot help but develop empathy for Jimmy.
Through the worldview of Jimmy, we are able to understand what indeed what happens
to the autistic in our society. Anyone reading the text is compelled drop any stereotypes he or she
holds about the autistic. Evidently, Jimmy has two opposing personalities that are equally strong.
While he admits that he is at times too slow, he is also cognizant that he is at times too slow. He
concludes that “When I was slow I should have been fast, and when I was fast I should have been
slow.” (Laguna 32) This conclusion implies that Jimmy is indeed aware of self even though he is
unable to harmonize his traits. The novel persuades any reader to like Jimmy not because of his
victimization or his health status but rather because he has interesting insights about life. Jimmy
is not so keen even when people around him openly show their dislike. He does not feel the urge
to stay away from his father when he is drunk like his brother.
From the narration of Gavin’s, Jimmy’s father, background, Jimmy appears to understand
his father’s frustrations unlike fellow family members. Jimmy, though perhaps unaware, links