untered while in the hospital. She believed that Krents needed the orderly to act as an interpreter in order for him to speak to her. More unsettling than the womans original misconception, is the fact that when Krents voices his objections that no interpreter is necessary, the orderly still repeats Krents words back to the woman. "He says he doesnt need an interpreter," the orderly announces. It is as though Krents is not even present. Krents other recollections are also effective. They all work together to demonstrate the unfounded fears and misconceptions of some members of society. Krents mistake is attributing the opinions of a misled few to those of the entire nation. Although the reader is moved by Krents many stories and examples, the lack of objectivity in the essay leaves the reader with doubts. Krents theme - that if handicapped persons were viewed fairly their disability would be not be apparent- is one that the reader is aware of and wants to believe in. Yet, Krents own pessimistic tones overshadow the greater good. The reader is left with the unpalatable feeling that this essay may be nothing more than a very unconfident and dissatisfied man, attempting to pin his disappointments and failures on society, so that he may feel better about himself....
