Joe's desire to put himself on exhibit is understandable for his predicament. Joe has no limbs and he cannot speak, hear, or see. Joe wants to function in a normal life. He knows that he cannot do anything to support himself, besides just being watched. If he was an exhibit then he would have a reason to be alive and have human contact than just the regular nurse visit. Even though Joe would be seen as a freak and kind of like an animal at the zoo, he desires to have some life other than sit in bed.
Putting myself in his situation is a difficult thing to do. I can't possibly imagine not being able to see, talk, or hear, so how can I decide what I would want in his situation? Honestly I would probably not want to live anymore. This is mostly because I believe that there is more after death in my religion. If I couldn't function in life, then I believe I could be happy in Heaven.
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