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The title Children of a Lesser God was coined by the playwright Mark Medoff. It does not appear verbatim in most religious texts, but it draws directly from the concept of a deity who has turned away or bestowed fewer gifts. In the context of the play, it refers to how the hearing world often perceives the Deaf community: as broken, incomplete, or "lesser" versions of themselves.

The climax of Children of a Lesser God famously hinges on untranslated sign language. Sarah signs a furious, emotional monologue, and James translates for the audience. But is his translation accurate? Medoff forces the audience to realize that translation is an act of power—and a potential act of betrayal. Children of a Lesser God