The Miracle Worker

Presentation on historical heroine- Helen Keller Helen Keller born June 27, 1880 was an American author,and political activist. However, what makes her different is she was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.[ The life of Helen Keller". Royal National Institute of Blind People. November 20, 2008. Accessed November 9, 2015 ] she was born with full sight and hearing, however Helen fell ill from possibly scarlet fever or meningitis. It was after her illness that her…

under the cistern, then wrote the word, ‘water,’ on her hand. This was the first time Helen understood what Annie was teaching her. Written in the book, Helen Keller: A Determined Life, Keller stated, “ When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” Soon, Annie had taught Helen the entire alphabet in braille. When she learned to write, Helen kept a journal, which she kept for most of her life. Helen wanted to learn more; she wanted to…

Helen Keller did what most deem impossible. Being both deaf and blind, she learned how to communicate with others, speak, write, and eventually became a well renowned author, despite all her struggles and hardships in life. Helen Keller even states herself in chapter IV of The Story of My Life “The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me.” Miss Sullivan brought language and communication to Helen any way she possibly could.…

Hellen Keller is truly and an education wonder. Who did a little girl that fell ill and lose not only her hearing but her eyesight too at only 19 months (history.com)go on to graduate college, win awards, and become an author (history.com). I personally don't understand it. But she is a force to be wreckin with. Born in 1880, Hellen Keller was healthy little girl. At the age of 19 months she became ill. At the time they did not know what was wrong with the child, but now it is to be believed…

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” Margaret Thatcher, the first female British prime minister, 1925-2013, stated this meaningful quote. Meaning that you have to fight for what you want and keep fighting because it will take more than one try to accomplish your goal. The quote by Margaret Thatcher can relate to many famous well know people, for example, there was a man named Steve Jobs who was the co-founder and CEO of Apple. As a kid, he acquired a passion for…

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller said these words because she was blind and deaf, therefore she could only feel things. So while other people was seeing the beauty of the world Helen was feeling the beauty of the world.Helen Keller was born June 27, 1880 in Tuscmbia,AL. Helen Keller is considered one of the leading figures in the twentieth century. She lost both her vision and hearing when she was 19…

Helen Keller was born a perfectly normal child. Everything changed in her life when she was almost 2 years old. She was diagnosed with “an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain” This left her blind and deaf permanently. Helen Keller was a very strong person because she was able to overcome so much. Helen was an independent, determined, and kind women, Helen Keller was a very independent person. She left her house with Anne Sullivan (her teacher) before she was even able to go to school…

1. Before Annie’s arrival, Helen’s disabilities and behaviors affected the Keller family in an unconventional way; it really just depended on how the character embraced her abnormality. For the Captain, Helen’s behaviors interrupted the progression of his work. Mr. Keller had been working and Helen would cause a distraction and stop her father from getting his work done. Not only did Helen’s disabilities negatively impact the Captain, but, it made Kate’s life more difficult; she was always…

Have you ever watched the Miracle Worker? In the movie, Annie Sullivan teaches Helen how to live blind and deaf. Helen quickly learns new things and new manners. Helen changes from a rude girl, to a well mannered one. Three things I researched were Helen’s childhood, how Helen talked, and college for Helen. Helen Keller had a different childhood. “She was the first born of two sisters, and two older step brothers.” Her parents are Katherine Keller and Arthur Keller, also known as Captain.…

Devoted, motivated, and dedicated, Annie Sullivan strives to educate a blind and deaf Helen Keller, about the way of life in the award winning play, The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. Without the senses of sight or hearing, Helen’s behaviour escalates toward violence due to pent up frustration. Surprised by Helen’s numerous tantrums, Annie knew her presence would benefit Helen’s growth and experience. Although some may interpret Annie’s methods as unconventional, her approach successfully…