Illustration of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan

The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson

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The Miracle Worker Questions on Helen's Diagnosis

The Miracle Worker

Helen Keller became deaf and blind due to an illness she contracted at 19 months old. In The Miracle Worker, this illness is described as "acute congestion of the stomach and brain." While initially...

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The Miracle Worker

Baby Helen is diagnosed with "acute congestion of the stomach and brain" after surviving a serious fever. Modern interpretations suggest she may have had scarlet fever, meningitis, or encephalitis,...

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