Edward Hoagland's On Stuttering

Hoagland’s “On Stuttering” This essay was exceedingly interesting; at the heart of this essay, is a person who has struggled with a physical impediment, but has still managed to lead a fairly normal life. Although He struggled with the impediment to the point of not voicing his own opinion, Edward Hoagland adapted to his impediment and was able to overcome the struggles he faced everyday. Some disabilities can leave people trapped inside their own body. The individual can not voice their opinion or what they want, such as Edward Hoagland, or needing twenty-four hours of care everyday. Many individuals learn to cope with their predicament, but Edward Hoagland’s essay shows a tremendous triumph of overcoming his struggles. Edward Hoagland has friends, a girlfriend, and later in life, a daughter (Hoagland 139). Even something as important as speech can be overcome. Edward Hoagland would refuse to talk as much as possible; for he was practically mute in the public atmosphere (Hoagland 139). …show more content…
Whether it be with diabetes, heart disease or other diseases that can affect the way your way of life, they can all be overcome. In some cases, individuals need his sense of reassurance that they will be okay and can live the life that they want. They want to feel that they can make their life the way they want it to be. Edward Hoagland did a very assuring job describing these traits in “On Stuttering”. For example, he describes marrying his wife, even though he struggled for the words to say ‘I do’, he obviously found love despite his disability (Hoagland 139). Many individuals, in my opinion, look for reassurance that they will still be loved. Edward Hoagland probably didn't mean for people to take his essay like that, but you can find your own reassurances within any essay that you