Emotionally: Natalie is learning to protect herself emotionally by learning to open up. She is no longer sensitive to phrases such as "I'll see you later.". In the past she was very sensitive about language relating to eyesight. Now, she is not.
Intellectually: Natalie is learning to protect herself intellectually by learning how to use her cane with Ms. Audra, and by learning to read braille with Ms. Karen. Although she has been hesitant in the past, she has been slowly accepting the fact that she needs to learn these things.
Physically: Natalie is learning to protect herself physically by taking self-defense classes with Mr. Lee. She is also learning to use her cane as a weapon. People may see blind people as weak, and these classes with help Natalie defend herself.
I would guard myself just like Natalie did. I would have been in a state of shock over the fact that I was going blind. This shock would have led me to guard myself and close up, just like Natalie did. Although, I believe I would have accepted the fact that I was going blind sooner than Natalie did.
Intellectually: Natalie is learning to protect herself intellectually by learning how to use her cane with Ms. Audra, and by learning to read braille with Ms. Karen. Although she has been hesitant in the past, she has been slowly accepting the fact that she needs to learn these things.
Physically: Natalie is learning to protect herself physically by taking self-defense classes with Mr. Lee. She is also learning to use her cane as a weapon. People may see blind people as weak, and these classes with help Natalie defend herself.
I would guard myself just like Natalie did. I would have been in a state of shock over the fact that I was going blind. This shock would have led me to guard myself and close up, just like Natalie did. Although, I believe I would have accepted the fact that I was going blind sooner than Natalie did.