Forgiving City, City of Atwood: Paul Theroux Visits Toronto
The Blind Man on Bloor Street On my second day in Toronto, buffeted by the wind, taking a morning walk, dwarfed and darkened in the shadows of the first tall buildings I’d seen in Canada, I came abreast of a
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Toronto's welcoming atmosphere
Paul Theroux, a travel writer, describes Toronto as a 'forgiving city' after encountering a blind man navigating the city with confidence.
The man, named Pattana, is an immigrant from South India whose parents were born in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
He uses a white cane and has macular degeneration, retaining only 15% of his vision and gradually losing it further.
Despite Toronto's busy streets, heavy traffic, and potential hazards like cyclists and homeless individuals, Pattana moves through the city with ease, demonstrating its accessibility.
He relies on public transport, shops, and banks, and even receives help from strangers, such as Theroux, who guides him across a street.
Pattana attributes this ease to Toronto's orderliness and civility, highlighting the city's infrastructure and social fabric as key factors in its inclusivity.
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