The significance of food and drink in the book The Miracle Worker is very important. When Helen does something good she gets a treat so then she will want to do it again. Also When Helen gets mad she calms down when they give her candy. An example of her doing something good is on page 37. The quote is, “(Helen spells the letters rapidly back. Anne pats her hand enthusiastically, and gives her the cake: Helen crams it into her mouth with both hands. Annie watches her, with horror.)” The quote explains that when she does something good then Helen will get something in return. Another quote is on page 51. The quote is, “(Annie grasps, and moves to grip Helen’s wrist; but Kate intervenes with a proffered sweet, and Helen drops the card.)” The
