Wells' narrative prompts readers to reconsider their understanding of disability, challenging the notion that impairment inherently results in limitation or inability.
The story raises critical questions about the nature of disability: is it an internal aspect of the individual, or a consequence of external societal constructs?
Definitions of disability often originate from frameworks that determine eligibility for societal benefits, heavily influenced by legal definitions and context.
In 'The Country of the Blind', the villagers adapt to their blindness, ultimately challenging perceptions of disability as inherently limiting.
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