The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson

The Miracle Worker: Characters


Anagnos (ah-nah-nyose)
Anagnos, described by Gibson as "a stocky bearded man," is Annie's counselor at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. It is Anagnos who places Annie in the Kellers's home as a governess for Helen. He is loving and kindly with Annie, but he can also be stern when necessary.

Annie
See Anne Sullivan

Aunt Ev
Aunt Ev is described by Gibson as "a benign visitor" who serves as a catalyst for the Kellers's first contact with the Perkins Institute. Aunt Ev is a talkative woman who often...

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