Laura Bridgman

THE STRUGGLES HELEN KELLER OVERCAME Helen Keller is a remarkable woman. She was put through so much in her life and overcame obstacles that some might not understand. Reading her books and hearing the stories about how she slept and night and tossed and turned, it will give you a different perspective. Her life was filled with silence and darkness until Anne came along. Their friendship grew and grew; Anne helped Helen through her darkest hours and Helen did the same in return. Helen Keller had such a huge impact on others at such a young age. By the age of 10, she had ships named after her. She wrote books, gave lectures, and spoke to 25 different nations. Her books were translated into 50 different languages (Stuckey). Her actions made her who she was, which is a gifted woman. Helen left her legacy behind, and what a great legacy it was. Helen wasn’t born blind or deaf. When she was one and a half years, old she came down with the Scarlet Fever. The doctors called it, “An acute congestion of the stomach and brain” (Stuckey 255). Her mother Kate spoke about how Helen would run to the door when she heard the doorbell. Her motherly instincts were kicking in and she knew something was wrong when Helen didn’t run to the door. When Kate sat at the table with her family to eat, she stood up and shook a homemade rattler into Helens ear. She didn’t move or even blink (Garrett 7). When it was known to Kate, she knew it was going to be a difficult time for the Kellers. The…

Helen Keller lived an extraordinary and wonderful life. She never gave up on anything in life, and she always kept trying. In the book, Helen Keller: A Determined Life, Helen stated, “We can do anything we want to do, if we stick to it long enough.” All Helen wanted was to live a normal life, and to have no one think less of her. We should all try to emulate her example of determination and dedication. She is an excellent role model to anyone who thinks they should give up or stop trying. She is…

significantly influenced his conduct, and his actions reflect how he was raised. In many ways, his experiences negatively influence his future, but in other small ways, his childhood left him with a unique perspective. He values family over everything. This story displays his love for Laura, and how he felt about losing her. The story “King of The Bingo Game,” is set during a time of racial tension even in the North. African Americans were treated differently because of the color of their skin,…

1. Would you agree that Beckett’s Waiting for Godot perfectly encapsulates all the uncertainties of modernity? Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot belongs to the Theatre of the Absurd. The absence of a meaningful plot, of objective dialogues and of absolute certainty is the state of absurdity. Beckett utilizes absurdity to play around with the concept of existential nullity which saw man trapped in a hostile world. Human life is meaningless and this created a sense of alienation, despair and…

A prime example of this would be after Laura and Colonel Selby meet for the second time, and the two “agree” that Selby would desert his wife in order to be with Laura. As he is walking away from her, Selby states, “‘Damn the woman,’ said the Colonel as he picked his way down the steps. ‘Or,’ he added, as his thoughts took a new turn, ‘I wish my wife was in New Orleans’” (page 294). Judging by the fact Selby wants to “damn” Laura, the reader can assume that he will not hold true to his promise…

at the entrance/exit of the store. Question 3: Why was Laura trying on the jacket in the aisle? Answer: Because the dressing rooms were not available that day. Question 4: Why weren’t the dressing rooms available that day? Answer: They weren’t available because we were renovating the bathrooms to make them handicap accessible. Question 5: Who stocked the shelves? Answer: The new store supervisor, Miguel Leyva, stocked the shelves. Question 6: What kind of employee is Mr.Leyva? Answer: He is a…

class disparity in New Zealand at the time. The story follows Laura on the day of her family’s big garden party as she interacts with members of both classes and prepares for the big event. It is no surprise that a short story called “The Garden Party” is full of descriptions of plants and various flowers. However, Katherine Mansfield utilizes them for more than just the setting. Each plant mentioned holds a deeper symbolic meaning and no plants are mentioned merely as set dressing of the piece.…

Synopsis: Amelia life seems pretty perfect to her at least till a tragic accident happens that turns everything upside down. Amelia discovers that many secrets have been kept from her and realizes maybe her life was not so perfect after all. Theme: My theme is coming out of your comfort zone. Characters: Amelia Rose Elbridge is an over privileged young adult who was always taught to be very humble. Amelia is almost eighteen years old and has been homeschooled her whole life. Emmett Orson is…

It had been exactly 20 years since Laura made the worst mistake of her life. When she turned on Rachel. It didn’t make her fit in, it only lasted a week. Then she was the victim again. Laura had no one. She tried to talk to Rachel but she ignored her. This had been the biggest mistake she had ever made. Now years later Laura is a single mom with a 15 year old daughter. Octavia was identical to her mother. Her father left when she was six years old, but they are good. Laura is writing in the…

character Lars serves as an ‘other’ that Gus and Laura are guardians to because of their relation. He acts as a lesson for Gus and Laura on acceptance and parenthood for their future child. Lars ' differences causes fear and confusion for Gus and Laura who worry about how others will…