Question

Character sketch of mr gilman

Answer 1

Mr. Gilman was the principal of the Cambridge School joined by Helen to prepare for the entry into Radcliffe College. He was very loving and sympathetic towards Helen. He knew Helen's limitations. In order to be of help to her in her pursuit of knowledge, he himself learnt the finger alphabet to give her instruction.
He was a good scholar and a broad minded person. He instructed Helen in English Literature.
He was quite accomodating but rigid also. He let Helen's sister Mildred study in his school. He knew that Mildred's presence would be inspiring to Helen.

Answer 2

Gilman was the principal of Cambridge school of young ladies.he was an efficient teacher and knew the art of making his teaching interesting and effective.

show his lessons made learning quite is here as it was not mechanical note taking system that ultimately boss student.

He was kind and warm hearted.he permitted Mildred to study at Cambridge as he knew it would be a moral booster for Helen. During the examination he acted as an interpreter for Helen. In spite of being so busy he read out what Highland had written for improvement.A sincere concern for Helen made him think that Helen was stressed out in her studies.Helen had a great respect for Mr gilman but perhaps he fail to measure the ever increasing age of Helen for further education he was not to blame on the other hand he was worried and did not went Helen to get overstressed as that could be bad for her.