Plots, Protagonists, Subjects and Themes

Plot

Subjects and themes

Protagonists

Themes in Life& Deaf

Rags to Riches

Voyage and Return

Man against Monster

audience usually identify strongly with deaf protagonist

Not all protagonists are explicitly marked as deaf

events that unfold usually relate to protagonist

Social prejudice and ignorance

Sensory worlds.

Communication, language, and values

express deep frustration to hearing people's attitudes

young poets express ambivalence about deafness or 'imbetweenness'

Often reflect negative attitudes to their experiences

The quest

Rebirth or redemption

Comedy

Tragedy