Illustration of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan

The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson

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The Miracle Worker Questions on Annie's Arrival

The Miracle Worker

In "The Miracle Worker," Helen reacts with curiosity and hostility to Annie's arrival and first day. Initially, Helen is intrigued by Annie, but this quickly turns into resistance as she tests...

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The Miracle Worker

Captain Keller reacts to Annie's work with Helen with strong disapproval and anger, believing she is too strict and lacks compassion. He prefers to humor Helen's disruptive behavior, while Annie...

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The Miracle Worker

Annie Sullivan comes to the Keller home to teach seven-year-old Helen Keller, who is deaf and blind, language and understanding. Despite Helen's increasing difficulties and previous failures to find...

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The Miracle Worker

Annie Sullivan is twenty years old when she arrives at the Keller home.

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