"Deafening", written by Frances Itani is a meaningful novel written by a talented writer. This novel demonstrates how people deal with war and having certain disabilities. Over the years this has occurred to millions of people who have become deaf or have had loved ones who depart to defend their freedom or others freedom. Frances Itani creates images, and contrasts them to show how there is fear and bravery with going to fight for someone's freedom and the frustration of being the loved one awaiting someone's return. Also the frustration of being deaf and having to deal with the uncertainty of your surrounding. This novel reminds us about the war time and how depressing everything is. We learn that faith and courage and friendship are ideal to continue on with disabilities and during a war.

Grania, the main character, was having a great childhood until misfortune happened at...