deafness theme

A character experiences life with severely reduced hearing to the point that they can't practically understand spoken language.

9 total · 1 choice · 5 major · 3 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
tng2x05 choice The story explores how the famed Federation mediator Riva used his deafness to his advantage in helping to resolve a bitter political dispute.
ahp1x16 major In a surprise twist, it turned out that Mary was deaf all along, and that she'd gotten by reading lips.
columbo1971e2x07 major Emmett Clayton being deaf factored prominently into the plot.
ldr2019e3x09 major Jibaro was a deaf conquistador who communicated with his comrades using sign language. His deafness ironically made him immune to the siren's deadly song.
talesfromtheloop1x05 major Beth was deaf-mute and communicated by sign language.
tftc1989e2x08 major Marty was cautioned by the doctor that he was going deaf because of his exposure to loud rock music. In the end he was proclaimed such. Having shoved sharp sticks deep into his ears in order to kill his conscience, probably had not helped.
movie: Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) minor The young girl Becky was deaf. She used a combination of talking and sign language when communicating with others.
movie: There Will Be Blood (2007) minor H.W. lost his hearing in an explosion
talesfromtheloop1x02 minor Danny's deaf kid sister used sign language to communicate.