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Writing Deaf Characters | Speech is Speech
Before I get going, I’m 75% deaf, as some of you know, semi-reliant on hearing aids and lip reading. My first languages were Makaton sign and then BSL. I now use spoken English. This is part one of two. People are People covers characterization and toxic tropes.
There are a lot of issues I find with how deaf people are represented in books, when represented at all. I would love to see more deaf and hard of hearing characters in the books I read- without having to read books specifically about deaf/HoH people- but when I find them, they’re grossly undercharacterized or stereotyped. Authors write them in a way that sets signing language characters apart from speaking characters as if they are inferior, and this makes my blood boil.
Some technicalties
I’ll keep this brief.
You may have heard that “deaf” is a slur and you should use “hearing impaired”. Don’t. I’ve never met a deaf or hard of hearing person who believed that. Use deaf for people who are deaf, and Hard of Hearing (HoH) for people who lack hearing. These can be interchangeable depending on the person. This is why sensitivity readers are a useful part of the beta process.
Sign language is incredibly varied. It developes in the same way as spoken language. Fun fact: in BSL there are at least half a dozen ways to say bullshit, my favourite of which is laying your arms across one another with one hand making a bull’s head sign and the other hand going flat, like a cowpat. It’s beautifully crude, and the face makes the exclamation mark. Wonderful.
There are different sign languages. Knowing more than one would make a character multi or bi-lingual, even if they are non-speaking.
Makaton is basic sign language used by children, and it mirrors the very simple language used by toddlers.
Yes, we swear and talk shit about people around us in sign language sometimes, and no, it isn’t disrespectful to have signing characters do this. Just remember that we also say nice things, and random things, and talk about fandoms and TV shows and what we’re having for dinner, too.
Each signed language is different from another. ASL and BSL? Nothing alike. Just google the two different signs for horse.
Remember that sign language is a language, equal to the spoken word
Therefore, treat it as such. Use quotation speech marks and dialogue tags. You only need to explicitly state that this character uses signed language once, and then let your modifiers and description do the rest. It isn’t a form of “sub-speech" or “making hand actions”- sign language is a language all on its own: it has its own grammar rules, syntactical structures, punctuation, patterns, idioms and colloquialisms. For example, “what is your name?” becomes “Your name what?” with the facial expression forming punctuation in the same way that spoken English uses alterations of prosodic tone (inflections). There is even pidgin sign; a language phenomenon usually associated with spoken language.
In the same way that you would describe a spoken-English character’s tone of voice, you would describe a signed-English speaker’s facial expressions and the way that they sign- keeping in mind that these things are our language’s equivalent of verbal inflection.
So please, none of that use of “special speech marks” or italicised speech for sign. If your viewpoint character doesn’t understand signed speech, then you take the same approach that would be used for any other language they don’t understand, like French or Thai. E.g “He said something in rapid sign language, face wrinkling in obvious disgust.” is a good way of conveying this. The proof that you’ve done this well is in whether or not you can switch “sign language” for French or something else, and it would read the same.
Don’t be afraid to describe how things are said, either. Sign language is such a beautiful and expressive way of talking, and to see a writer do it justice would be truly fabulous. Putting this into practise:
“Oh, I love maths!” She said, fingers sharp and wide with sarcasm. She raised her eyebrows.
“I’m sorry.” He replied and made his face small, but could not keep the grin forming. She was starting to laugh, too.
For the sake of readibility, I’m putting the rest of the information in part two.
This is part of my weekly advice theme. Each week I look at what you’ve asked me to help with, and write a post or series of posts for it. Next week: settings and character development (including heroes, anti-heroes, villains, and every other kind of character).
It’s hard to fine Young Avengers roleplayers in the fandom! This is not a master list, there is no link to this! You gotta look through the reblogs & tags for the other YOUNG AVENGERS ROLEPLAYERS! But here is a way to find Young Avengers!
Who were on the Young Avengers or is considered a Young Avenger?
Hawkeye / Katherine Bishop!
Iron Lad / Nathaniel Richards!
Patriot / Elijah Bradely!
Hulking / Theodore Altman!
( Kid ) Loki / Loki Laufeyson!
Marvel Boy / Noh-Varr!
Ms. America / America Chavez!
Prodigy / David Alleyne!
Speed / Thomas Shepherd!
Statue / Cassandra Lang!
Vision ( Jonas )
Wiccan / William Kaplan! ——————————————————–
Also including OCs / Original Characters!
Also including those with a Young Avengers verse!
Also including those with a Young Avengers Crossover verse!
REBLOG OR LIKE THIS POST! If you reblog, put your character in the tags! Spread this post so other Young Avengers roleplayers can find each other!
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// Will do memes after work <3
@combvsticn started following you!
Sorry! [Mary began picking up her things. Running into this teenager was rather embarrassing. She needed to watch where she was going!] I’m so sorry. I’m in a bit of a rush. My daughter’s waiting to be picked– Wait, you look like… Thomas?
He’d not been paying attention to his direction in the least. He was focused on a message on his phone, until the force of the impact brought his attention to the woman that had done so. “It’s okay, I should’ve been paying attention..” He moved to help her pick up her items, not having taken a second thought to the familiarity of the voice. Until she said his name. Green eyes snapped up, getting a look at the woman before the realization hit him. “… Mom?”
Tommy was here. He was standing in front of her.
She went to hug him but stopped before making contact.
“Yes... yes, Tommy, it’s me. I’m here... I was so hoping you’d come to New York, with all the mutants here...” Mary clutched her bags. “I can’t believe I’ve found you.”
Headcanons
Send ✚ for a HEALTH headcanon.
Send ♕ for a CHILDHOOD headcanon.
Send ✿ for a HAPPINESS headcanon.
Send ␛ for an ANGER headcanon.
Send ♆ for a BODY headcanon.
Send ϡ for a MENTAL STATE headcanon.
Send ღ for a LOVE/SEXUALITY headcanon.
Send † for a RELIGION headcanon.
Send ✄ for a PET PEEVE headcanon.
Send ☂ for a FOOD headcanon.
@combvsticn started following you!
Sorry! [Mary began picking up her things. Running into this teenager was rather embarrassing. She needed to watch where she was going!] I’m so sorry. I’m in a bit of a rush. My daughter’s waiting to be picked-- Wait, you look like... Thomas?
IF WE'VE NEVER RP'D TOGETHER send me a simple starter:
Friendly:
“You look a little lost. Do you need directions?” “That’s an awesome outfit.” “How’s the chicken? I can’t decide whether to order it or not.” “Excuse me, I think you dropped this.” “I don’t know a single person here…”
Flirty:
“Wow, I’ve never seen an angel before…” “You’re the hottest person in this place.” “I saw that. You just checked me out.” “Hey, can I get your number?” *wolf whistle*
Confrontational:
“You’re in my seat.” “What are you staring at?” “You just stepped on my toe!” “Who do you think you are?” “Keep it down, will you?”
Dramatic:
“Get down - he’s got a gun!” “Help, I need medical attention!” “Just kill me now!” “I need a ride! Please!” “Are you crazy? It’s too dangerous!”
hercules sentence meme ;;
❝so, did they give you a name along with all those rippling pectorals?❞ ❝two words – i am retired.❞ ❝next time, don’t let your guard down because of a pair of big goo-goo eyes!❞ ❝don’t even get me started on the crime rate.❞ ❝all we need now is a plague of locusts.❞ ❝that’s it! i’m moving to sparta!❞ ❝i don’t know – maybe we owe him money?❞ ❝aren’t – aren’t you a damnsel in distress?❞ ❝i’m a damnsel, i’m in distress, i can handle this. have a nice day!❞ ❝well you know – a little dark, a little gloomy, and as always, full of dead people.❞ ❝work yourself to death! ha! i kill myself!❞ ❝someone call IX I I!❞ ❝young man, we need a PROFESSIONAL hero, not an amateur!❞ ❝speaking of disasters –❞ ❝you’re really choked up about this, aren’t you?❞ ❝will you listen to him? he’s making the story sound like some greek tragedy!❞ ❝i thought i smelled a rat.❞ ❝i think you mean hunk-ules. i’d like to make some sweet music with him – ❞ ❝would you forget the head slicing thing?!❞ ❝just get me down before i ruin the upholstery.❞ ❝holy hera – ❞ ❝game. set. match.❞ ❝guys, guys, relax – it’s only halftime.❞ ❝i don’t think we covered this one in basic training!❞ ❝my favorite part of the game – sudden death.❞ ❝sorry – weak ankles.❞ ❝you did it, kid! you won by a landslide!❞ ❝point him at any monster and you’re talkin’ s.r.o.❞ ❝uh, guys? olympus would be that way.❞
MY TWO FAVORITES
TOGETHER
IN ONE PANEL.
Protective sentence starters??
because visualizing muses in these situations generally equates to puppies guarding each other and its wonderful
“No, don’t do that it’s not safe.”
“You’re scared of that, aren’t you?”
“Don’t touch her/him!”
“It’s cute that you tried to protect me and all, but you’re like a foot shorter than me, you know?”
“I will always step in between you and something like that.”
“Why? Because I don’t want you to get hurt, that’s why!”
“Do you think just because my feet don’t touch the bottom of the pool that I need a floatie?”
“The stepping stool is unecessary.”
“I’m not apologizing for what I said to that asshole/jerk… He/she was saying terrible things about you.”
“If you say another word about her/him, you’ll regret it.”
“I don’t want to put you in that type of environment.”
“Make sure to tell me if you get worried, or nervous, or claustrophobic, or-”
“You could have been hurt.”
“I indirected him/her on Twitter for your honor.”
“I think you should leave this type of thing to me.”
“I’m gonna protect you.”
“You can hold onto me if you’re scared, you know?”
“I’m not leaving you alone. Not now, not ever.”
“Let’s all watch a different movie. This one freaks her/him out.”
“I get where you’re coming from dude, but honestly shut the hell up and don’t talk about her/him that way.”
“She/He isn’t an object.”
“She/he told me what you did, and all I’m gonna do is tell you to stay away.”
“You don’t know anything about her/him!”
“What? You think that was funny? You just insulter her/him, and expect me to laugh?”
“I’m not gonna let you put up with that.”
“Really, if you told me to I’d go punch them for you.”
“Wait, let me walk you home.”
“I’ll drive you, please– please don’t go like this.”
“It’s dangerous.”
“I’m worried about you.”
“I meant it when I said I would protect you.”
“I’m not stepping aside until you back up.”
“It’s too cold for you to come out here without a jacket on.”
“I’ll go see what the noise was.”
“Stay on the phone with me.”
“Promise me you’ll be safe.”
“I don’t feel comfortable with you going there on your own.”
“He/She did what to you?”
“I won’t let you go through something like that again.”
“I’m not perfect, but I’m trying my hardest to do everything to keep you safe.”
“Stay behind me.”
“I promised your mom to make sure you didn’t do anything stupid tonight.”
“I love you. Of course I’m gonna defend you like that.”
“No, he/she isn’t good enough to take you out. Trust me, I know.”
“Are you planning to stay glued to my side this whole evening?”
“I’ll be okay, because I know you’re back here ready to step in if I need you.”
“Thank you for always sticking with me.”
“I’m really worried about her/him, but I don’t think he/she wants me to call.”
“I don’t know what I would do if something happened to you.”
“Like, I don’t expect to ever have to take a bullet for you, but I would.”
send a name and a sentence xx
//Some of you may or may not know that I took a hiatus on this and a few of my sideblogs. If you don’t know that’s fine, I didn’t publicise it. Mainly I took the hiatus because I couldn’t feel my Tommy, I was discouraged, and my mental health was going downhill a little.
Recently, things have gotten even worse because my computer died. No computer!
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No one can tell you who you are. Only you can decide that.
Emma Shepherd. Sister of Tommy Shepherd (Young Avengers).
No one can tell you who you are. Only you can decide that.
Emma Shepherd. Sister of Tommy Shepherd (Young Avengers).