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The Miracle Worker | Essays and Criticism

• William Gibson's Theatrical Skills

  In this essay, the author proposes that a reader/viewer can obtain an excellent overview of Gibson's theatrical skills by reading/seeing The Miracle Worker.

• The Miracle Worker

  In this excerpt, the author praises Gibson's skill in telling an emotionally gripping story while avoiding the pitfalls of melodrama.

• Two for the Miracle

  In this essay, the author analyzes The Miracle Worker and Gibson's motivations for writing the play.

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1. The Miracle Worker: Introduction
2. The Miracle Worker: Summary
   1. Act One Summary
   2. Act Two Summary
   3. Act Three Summary
3. The Miracle Worker: William Gibson Biography
4. The Miracle Worker: Characters
5. The Miracle Worker: Themes
6. The Miracle Worker: Style
7. The Miracle Worker: Historical Context
8. The Miracle Worker: Critical Overview
9. The Miracle Worker: Essays and Criticism
   1. William Gibson's Theatrical Skills
   2. The Miracle Worker
   3. Two for the Miracle
10. The Miracle Worker: Compare and Contrast
11. The Miracle Worker: Topics for Further Study
12. The Miracle Worker: Media Adaptations
13. The Miracle Worker: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Miracle Worker: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Miracle Worker: Pictures
16. Copyright

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