describe the process of helen's trial by the court of Investigation? Is it a fair trial? Does Helen got a reasonable opportunity to prove innocence?
It is a question from novel story of my life
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The controversy concerning 'The Frost King' was an agonizing experience in Helen's life. Helen was charged with plagiarism. It was said that Helen had copied her story The Frost King from 'Frost Fairies', by Miss Margaret T. Cabby. Even Mr. Anagnos, the director of Perkins Institute doubted Helen.
A court of investigation comprising teachers and officers of Perkins Institute was formed which examined and cross examined Helen; Miss Sullivan was not allowed to stay with her. Helen felt so lonely, forlorn, and stressed during the trial.
It was not a fair trial. Helen was not given reasonable opportunity to prove her innocence. Most of the members of the investigation committee were of the opinion that Miss Sullivan and Helen had plagiarized the story.
Helen, who was just 12 years old at that time and disabled too, was not shown any sympathy and empathy.
The trial was wrong, it should not have been conducted.