Devoted, motivated, and dedicated, Annie Sullivan strives to educate a blind and deaf Helen Keller, about the way of life in the award winning play, The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. Without the senses of sight or hearing, Helen’s behaviour escalates toward violence due to pent up frustration. Surprised by Helen’s numerous tantrums, Annie knew her presence would benefit Helen’s growth and experience. Although some may interpret Annie’s methods as unconventional, her approach successfully helped further develop Helen’s cognitive skills. Therefore, it makes Annie the best teacher for Helen because of her determination and ability to empathise with Helen.
Slowly but surely, Annie’s perseverance pays off as Helen’s attitude gradually changes …show more content…
During an argument with Annie, the Kellers admit to her that they, “spoke of putting Helen into an asylum...for mental defectives” (66). Aware of this, Annie reveals to the Kellers that she grew up in one. Due to the illness that left Annie’s sight impaired she stays in an asylum. Annie explains to the Kellers that she became a stronger person because of her experience in the asylum with, “prostitutes mostly across the hall...babies with sores all over them...” (69). This unfortunate struggle also lets her understand the fear, frustration and loneliness Helen felt in her years of darkness and silence. Therefore, the half-blind and hot-tempered, Annie, understands Helen’s need to lash out at the world she feels excluded from. To develop a good relationship with Helen, rather than ridiculing her, Annie shows compassion and support toward Helen. Annie, the strong-willed disciplinarian nurtures Helen in a way only someone who went through a similar obstacle could.
After a careful analysis of The Miracle Worker, any individual could see that Annie Sullivan posses the skills needed to best educate Helen Keller. Through sheer stubbornness and determination Annie teaches Helen how to communicate. This journey Helen and Annie go through becomes achievable because of one unique quality only Annie obtains, which is the ability to empathise with
Slowly but surely, Annie’s perseverance pays off as Helen’s attitude gradually changes …show more content…
During an argument with Annie, the Kellers admit to her that they, “spoke of putting Helen into an asylum...for mental defectives” (66). Aware of this, Annie reveals to the Kellers that she grew up in one. Due to the illness that left Annie’s sight impaired she stays in an asylum. Annie explains to the Kellers that she became a stronger person because of her experience in the asylum with, “prostitutes mostly across the hall...babies with sores all over them...” (69). This unfortunate struggle also lets her understand the fear, frustration and loneliness Helen felt in her years of darkness and silence. Therefore, the half-blind and hot-tempered, Annie, understands Helen’s need to lash out at the world she feels excluded from. To develop a good relationship with Helen, rather than ridiculing her, Annie shows compassion and support toward Helen. Annie, the strong-willed disciplinarian nurtures Helen in a way only someone who went through a similar obstacle could.
After a careful analysis of The Miracle Worker, any individual could see that Annie Sullivan posses the skills needed to best educate Helen Keller. Through sheer stubbornness and determination Annie teaches Helen how to communicate. This journey Helen and Annie go through becomes achievable because of one unique quality only Annie obtains, which is the ability to empathise with