How Did Beethoven Become Deaf

“Ludwig Van Beethoven”
Rough Draft Aimee Herndon-McKinzie
Submitted to
Louisa Danielson
In fulfillment of course requirements for English W233-06

Abstract
The purpose of this research on Ludwig Van Beethoven is to discuss the challenges he faced while growing up, who still managed to be known to this day as one of the greatest composers of the 19th century. One of the most tragic situations Beethoven had to struggle with was becoming deaf, which raises the question if becoming deaf stood in his way of creating music or assisted him. This paper provides insight to Beethoven’s own thoughts and an overview of information from many sources that overlap. In conclusion this paper nevertheless will show how Beethoven has been remembered
Beethoven struggled very rigorously with his hearing impairment, and along with this struggle came a mental state of crisis in which he wrote a letter to his brothers conveying the image isolation that accompanied his hearing loss. Artists have gifts with channeling their emotions in artistic ways that not all humans are blessed with, and Beethoven undeniably displayed a lasciviousness to accomplish his legacy and live up to the potential his drunken father imbedded in his
Which creates the question on how Beethoven influenced and continues to influence music listeners of all generations. When they hear his story on the endless obstacles he encountered and the challenges he articulated into his work making himself known for exactly who he