It was through nature that Helen learned of lessons of life. Discuss the role of nature as a teacher?
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Helen loved to be in
company of nature. After she lost her sense to see and hear, Helen would be
guided by her sense to smell. Just by smelling she could find the violets
and the lilies. She loved to be lost in trees, flowers and gardens. She loved
to touch the soft petals of roses, the leaves of various creepers and plants.
The fragrance of flowers and of the morning dew would drive her crazy. Her
first learning lessons happened in the company of nature. She just loved the
way her teacher, Miss Sullivan taught her the word 'WATER' by touching it. She
like Wordsworth found solace and strength in nature.
Since natural beauty abounded around her home, she touched all the beautiful objects of nature such as trees, flowers, blades of grass, earth, stones, etc. Natural beauty was abundant around her house. The Keller homestead was quite near a rose- bower. Its old fashioned garden was the paradise of her childhood. Before Miss Sullivan's arrival, this garden was the place where Helen went to find comfort and hide her hot face in the cool leaves and grass. Helen felt extremely happy in that garden of flowers, wandering happily from spot to spot. She could recognize each vine and plant by touching them. The clematis, drooping Jessamine, butterfly lilies were her constant companions. But she liked the roses the most. She adored the fragrance of these roses. She believed they resembled the asphodels of God's paradise. This garden made her forget the pain of loss of her eyesight, hearing and the frustration and anger associated with them.
Since natural beauty abounded around her home, she touched all the beautiful objects of nature such as trees, flowers, blades of grass, earth, stones, etc. Natural beauty was abundant around her house. The Keller homestead was quite near a rose- bower. Its old fashioned garden was the paradise of her childhood. Before Miss Sullivan's arrival, this garden was the place where Helen went to find comfort and hide her hot face in the cool leaves and grass. Helen felt extremely happy in that garden of flowers, wandering happily from spot to spot. She could recognize each vine and plant by touching them. The clematis, drooping Jessamine, butterfly lilies were her constant companions. But she liked the roses the most. She adored the fragrance of these roses. She believed they resembled the asphodels of God's paradise. This garden made her forget the pain of loss of her eyesight, hearing and the frustration and anger associated with them.
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Miss Sullivan is the teacher and constant companion of Helen. She successfully awakens Helens soul to light and freedom, and sets her spirit free. She is thy spiritual liberator, Whittier has said to Helen about Miss Sullivan.
On third of March, 1887, Miss Sullivan arrived at the house of the Kellers. From that day on, Helens life took a completely different turn: from darkness to light, from isolation to friendship. Miss Sullivan was an extremely patient and considerate teacher who never failed to understand Helens frustration and discontentment. She methodically taught Helen how to communicate using her fingers and then assisted her in her education through all the institutions that Helen attended.
Miss Sullivans method of teaching was very effective. She illustrated everything she taught using a poem or a story. Besides, she used to take Helen out-of-doors and teach her in the lap of nature. This way, not only did she help Helen learn lessons, but also developed the bond between Helen and the world she was deprived of. Helen dedicates her success in articulating speech sounds to Miss Sullivans genius, untiring perseverance and devotion.
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On third of March, 1887, Miss Sullivan arrived at the house of the Kellers. From that day on, Helens life took a completely different turn: from darkness to light, from isolation to friendship. Miss Sullivan was an extremely patient and considerate teacher who never failed to understand Helens frustration and discontentment. She methodically taught Helen how to communicate using her fingers and then assisted her in her education through all the institutions that Helen attended.
Miss Sullivans method of teaching was very effective. She illustrated everything she taught using a poem or a story. Besides, she used to take Helen out-of-doors and teach her in the lap of nature. This way, not only did she help Helen learn lessons, but also developed the bond between Helen and the world she was deprived of. Helen dedicates her success in articulating speech sounds to Miss Sullivans genius, untiring perseverance and devotion.
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