This is complicated. Too complicated. I couldn't tell you what its like to be deaf, but I know how passionate you can feel when defending your own discourse. I was slightly offended by the end of the film by the father and the deaf gathering conversation, but I can't help but understand how enraged he must feel that his daughter would want to leave her natural roots. The father is proud to be deaf and there is a lot of honor in that. It was what he was given and he doesnt have a regret.
I'm stuck in between the sides here. At first for a moment, I was shocked that you wouldn't give your child an implant because whether you like it or not, it is the right choice if you want to give your child more opportunity. It only opens doors and closes none. But the direct family brings up good points. It's their child, she's deaf. Thats the way it is.Why leave your whole family behind? But then we got to the point where I almost felt stupid to be able to hear and then my feelings really expressed themselves.
Humans are supposed to be able to hear. That's the way they are built. That is the way the world is constructed for - those who can hear. To miss sounds anyway in general would be hell. You have no idea what you're missing. And to never be able to hear music? That is just wrong. Music is arguably the greatest and most beautiful art form and way to express yourself.
But then again, it's still their kid and she was born that way. So...I don't know which way to lean.
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