How does H.G. Wells, in his short story "The Country of the Blind," illustrate the evolved society of the blind, and what does this suggest about societal adaptation and understanding of disability?
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Wells presents the society as pitiful and helpless, suggesting that blindness is a major disability that prevents societal progress.
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He portrays the blind society as prosperous and adaptive, suggesting that disabilities can be overcome with societal cooperation and adaptation.
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Wells showcases the society as backward and stagnant, indicating that despite adaptations, disabilities limit societal development.
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The story portrays the blind society as a utopia that surpasses sighted societies, suggesting that a lack of sight could even be seen as advantageous.