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Question by LucyWillow0607: Does anyone have ideas about the concept of “blindness” in Hemmingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants”?
My English assignment was to read the story “Hills Like White Elephants”, and I absolutely loved it. But then, my prof told us to write a two page essay on the “blindness” in the story, and I can’t really think of any solid theories to discuss on that concept. Does any have any ideas? I really need help!! Thank you!

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Answer by Echolalia
You could say that the man (what was his name? it may not have been given) is blind.
The women (forgot her name too) points out all these things going on in the scenery, but he doesn’t see it. The best example is the hills that she sees as white elephants, which he really points out that he doesn’t see.
THe hill that look like white elephants could represent the baby that she is having (it seems she is pregnant and they, especially the man, are getting an abortion).
A white elephant is a gift that it beautiful, and sacred, and precious. However, since the gift is so sacred and special, it is something you can’t get rid of, no matter how bothersome it is. Jig (is that her?) may feel that way about the baby and sees it reflected in the scenery. The man does not see this, he is blind to her potential love for the baby. He is blind to how precious and sacred the baby, and its life, is.
He also seems blind to how upset she seems to be about the situation, thinking she is more nervous about the operation than anything, saying it will just be “letting air in” and nothing else.
Jig herself is also blind. She hopes that they will be happy again after she gets the abortion, even though they are having problems and everything in the story points to the fact that they will never be the same after this. If she keeps the baby everything will change (as the man sees it; he may leave her). If she gets the abortion there seems to be indication, from her behavior and from the foreboding imagery of the scenery, that things will never be the same again between them and she will suffer either way.

BY the foreboding imagery of the scenery (you may not need to mention it) I mean that the area around the station where they are sitting seems to reflect their situation. THere are the white hills (the baby), fertile fields (her), yet there is also dry, arid land. Jig also notices a dark cloud, I believe, which could be foreshadowing either something good (rain=fertility; the baby) or bad (dark clouds are seen as ominous, and she says it looks threatening or something, so it could indicate the abortion).

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Question by imuneekru: Can anyone describe what “night blindness” is like?
Can anyone describe to me what “night blindness” is like? I know it’s caused by lack of Vitamin A. (I’m writing a novel, so I am trying to find more of a firsthand description than I can find in medical journals).

How dark does it have to be to where you can’t see?

When did you notice something was wrong?

To what extent is it reversible? If so, how long does it take to start clearing up?

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Answer by deogee
I have night blondness. Its terrible. Even if is just starting to get dark it effects how far away things look also when cars are coming from the other way the lights blind you. I was young and when my mom used to take us to the skating rink or something and drop us off she used to hate to pick us up at night beacuse of the same thing. I didnt understand until I got older and suffer from the same thing. I did get some new glasses this year that have antireflective lenses that really seem to help alot though. Its not reversible.

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Question by Fred: Should everybody in the USA be treated exactly Equal, like those with “Downs Syndrome” ETC.?
There is a difference in “people”, but why not “Affirmative Action” for all, blind people should be airline pilots, deaf people should be 9-1-1 operators, paraplegics should be firefighters, midgets should be in the NBA, and on and on. Why did they stop with just blacks and women getting special treatment? This is not a “rant” and I will be attacked for grammar errors, that is all they got a “Kill the Messenger” thing. And cry-baby to Yahoo…”Fred said the truth, he made me feel bad”…..XOXOXOXOXOXO Fred
Equal opportunity, yes. Equal results, no way should special treatment should play a part.

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Answer by **inkee**
i think that there should be equal opportunity for all, but think of it, how intellectual, intellgent, or athletic all the others are? my brother has downs syndrome and although i do wish that when he ghets older he can do well for himself but i wouldnt want him to do so while putting others in harms way (pilot for example)

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‘Kids Like These’ – DOWN’S SYNDROME What is it? Down’s syndrome (also called Down syndrome) is a genetic condition known as trisomy, where a person inherits an extra copy of one chromosome. People with the syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21 rather than two. This additional genetic material changes the finely tuned balance of the body and results in characteristic physical and intellectual features. It’s not known why this abnormality occurs, but it affects around one in 1000 babies born in the UK – about 750 babies a year – and is the most common cause of learning disability. Different types There are three types of Down’s syndrome: Regular trisomy 21 – all the cells have an extra chromosome 21. Around 94 per cent of people with Down’s syndrome have this type. Translocation – the extra chromosome 21 material is attached to another chromosome and one of the parents may carry the translocated chromosome without any signs of the condition themselves. This accounts for around 4 per cent of cases. Mosaic – only some of the cells have an extra chromosome 21. Around two per cent of people with Down’s have this type, which tends to result in milder features. What are the symptoms? People with Down’s syndrome tend to look different they typically have a flat facial profile and eyes that slant upwards. Other facial features include smaller ears, a flat back of the head and protruding tongue. People with the syndrome also tend to be shorter than average with poor muscle …

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Question by jessica c: what did paul f. thompkins mean by “i hope that’s not what it sounded like” on the best week ever 1-23-09?
i don’t understand the joke, it was about a clip from the view where they had a chocolate bar with “thank you” in Braille and whoopi said, “id like to learn that, braille”

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Answer by lol
Perhaps someone farted in the background and you were unable to hear it.

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Question by ong jon: is “sign language” [ like for deaf people] the same in viet nam as in the usa?
i need to know if in viet nam they would understand videos i have in american sign language….

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Answer by Lynn M
No. Even in Britain, it’s different. The sign language we use over hear is ASL, and many of the signs (for example, the sign for “rocket” incorporate english letters.

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Question by HBP22: How Do Disabled People Like To Be Referred To?
I’m trying to advertise a social event for disabled people. I’m thinking that if I advertise it as for “disabled people” then people who don’t consider themselves disabled (but still have a “disability”) won’t come.

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Answer by Dan Z
name the disability, don’t be offensive by saying “disabeled”

say the disease

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Question by Pilgrim: Should we change the phrase “global warming” to something more inflammatory like “irritable globe syndrome”?
Since the purpose of the “global warming” debate is to transfer money from polluters into the pockets of environmentalist alarmists, we need a more neutral, less easily defined phrase that nobody can really pin down and prove doesn’t happen.

Global warming is so specific it’s almost worthless when weather statistics don’t cooperate, but “irritable globe syndrome” is universally applicable! Every weather anomaly is easily attributed to such a squishy, imprecise, meaningless phrase.

it’s time to change. YES WE CAN!
Defending Sanity:
I suggest you read something other than those paid to confirm global warming. You know, the 80% of scientists that say it’s a load of bollocks.
C’mon Grandma zaza, “global climate disruption” isn’t anywhere NEAR as clever as “irritable globe syndrome”. It almost paints a mental picture of AlGore giving the planet an enema.
Fractured Fairy Tales:
I’m probably more of an environmentalist than you are, and I can prove it! I just parted with $ 26k for solar panels to entirely neutralize my carbon footprint . . . have you?

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Answer by Chewy Ivan 2
No. Semantics are pointless. We should stick to facts.

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Selected clips for Jill Kuirsky’s upcoming documentary about overcoming disabilities to follow your dreams.

I made this video for my final project in my Film and Visual Media class. It is about my 19 year-old brother, Dylan, and his at-home art studio. Dylan has Cerebral Palsy and has a lot of obstacles to overcome in his life, but he pushes forward and doesn’t think about his limitations.