Illustration of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan

The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson

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The Miracle Worker Questions on Discipline

The Miracle Worker

The conclusion of The Miracle Worker emphasizes the transformative power of perseverance and education. The moral lesson is that with dedication and patience, significant breakthroughs can be...

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The Miracle Worker

In The Miracle Worker, Annie Sullivan's past significantly influences her approach to teaching Helen Keller. Having grown up in an asylum and experienced blindness herself, Annie is determined to...

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The Miracle Worker

The Kellers' actions at breakfast in "The Miracle Worker" reveal their lack of discipline and boundaries for Helen, who is blind and deaf. Helen's unruly behavior, like sticking her fingers into...

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The Miracle Worker

Annie insisted on keeping her own plate to establish boundaries necessary for Helen's learning. The Keller family had previously allowed Helen to do as she pleased, including grabbing food from...

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