Question

In one or two sentences, describe how these details support a central idea of the text “ Deaf Poets Society poetry editor Cyree Jarelle Johnson, who was diagnosed with lupus in college, said that the experience of being disabled can be "incredibly isolating in a world that often views sickness as a tragedy.

Johnson noted that not all people who are deaf or have a chronic illness consider themselves disabled, and that the word "disabled" can encompass a wide variety of experiences.

"I think that there's a misconception that sickness is inherently tragic, and I don't feel like my life is tragic. I feel like my life is lovely. Sickness is a huge part of my life, but it's not the only part of my life," Johnson said.” from the “deaf poets society: for writers with disabilities”

Answer 1

Cyree Jarelle Johnson’s reflections illustrate the central idea that disability and chronic illness are complex identities that encompass a range of experiences, challenging the notion that these conditions are solely tragic. By expressing that her life is filled with beauty despite her lupus, Johnson emphasizes the need to redefine societal perceptions of disability and embrace the diverse realities of those living with chronic conditions.