Ridicule

Bellegarde tells Ponceludon that deaf mute servant Paul is a "half-wit." (0:33)

After Vilecourt, by tossing one of de Guéret's shoes into the fire, spoils his chances to gain favor with the king and what he believes to be his only chance at solvency, de Guéret hangs himself. (0:54)

De l'Epée displays for the court a group of young "deaf mutes" whose demonstration of their considerable intelligence belies prevailing myth. (1:17)

Mental Retardation | suicide