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, seeing as 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) Due to meningitis, Kisor was diagnosed with profound hearing loss. He mentions his parents’ difficulty with this and mentions an adjustment period. Once it was time for Kisor to attend school, his parents had multiple options to choose from. For example, a state school for the deaf, a private school, or a private school. They chose to put him in public school, and along with that he learned oralism. In childhood, he had a tutor named Miss Mirrielees who insisted that deaf children could have the same development as other children with 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 for the rest of his