Individuals with hearing loss are battling amongst themselves and have been for a long time about the right way to navigate their experience. Kisor seems to have his own idea of what being Deaf means to him. His book has gotten some scrutiny for his thoughts because they do not completely align with that of the Deaf community. In this essay we are going to analyze the book “What’s That Pig Outdoors? A Memoir of Deafness” by Henry Kisor. Henry Kisor lost his hearing at a youthful age and in the memoir, he discusses experiences he has had throughout life. This essay will explore the similarities and differences between Henry Kisor's perspective on being Deaf and the broader Deaf community, delving deeper into the nuances of Deaf culture and identity. …show more content…
Meningitis is an “inflammation of the meninges, usually caused by a viral infection but can also be bacterial or fungal.” (Sacquitne-Darrington, pg.3) Kisor slowly lost his hearing after having meningitis and eventually completely lost his hearing. When did she lose her hearing completely? Once it was time for Kisor to join school, his parents had many options to choose from. What are the options available? They chose to take him to public school, and he learned oralism. In childhood, he had a tutor named Miss Mirrielees who insisted that deaf children can have the same development as other children with lots of practice. In fact, she believed that deaf children do not need to be any different than hearing children. Thus, I feel like Kisor has lived from this point of view throughout the rest of his