La irritabilidad es una estructura de los seres vivos ??

La irritabilidad es la capacidad de un organismo o de una parte del mismo para identificar un cambio negativo en el medio ambiente y poder reaccionar. ... Pero principalmente la irritabilidad es la capacidad homeostática que tienen los seres vivos de responder ante estímulos que lesionan su bienestar o estado.

The irony of this story is that Dickie and his mother live in a suppressive environment and are bound not to learn things about the government. But, Dickie has an inquisitive nature and shows great eager in learning new things.

Mr Jordan senses his interests hence he acts very rash with him. There is no proper explanation as to why a twelve-year-old want to take the truth serum and take a test designed by the government.  This story is narrated by a third person and shows themes of fear, control and liberty.