Deaf Schoolgirl Analysis

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Deaf girl

For many people, the thought of living their lives in complete or partial silence is an unimaginable hell. But seems not that true! This photo shows a deaf schoolgirl, was sharing her experiences of coping with difficulties and hurdles. That was the most memorable lesson in my life. She can’t speak, but she can write on the blackboard to interpret her messages. "Now I remember nothing of sound. I cannot even imagine it." This was written by her. It shows me that her longing for rejuvenating the auditory sense. She never gives up and be more endeavor to facing the setbacks in which discriminations and physical challenges.

While the vast majority of society

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