While working on the exam, I found it really interesting to note all of the similarities between A.G. Bell and E.M. Gallaudet.  Throughout my experience in the ASL department, I had never been aware of this.  I think it is very interesting to note that although they both had deaf mothers, followed in their father's footsteps, and were both admired within their community, they were extremely different in their thoughts on educating the deaf.  I wonder what made them so different?  Was it the beliefs of their father's coming into play?  Was it their general upbringing and belief systems?  Or was it something else entirely?... Food for thought, my friends!