Point out the significance of the role played by Anne Sullivan in Helen Keller's life ?
How did Anne Sullivan succeed in transforming the life of Helen Keller, in the light of her deprivations.
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Anne Sullivan not only transformed Helen but also made her transcend her physical barriers. Helen Keller was deaf, blind and almost mute, trapped in her silent and dark world, prone to violence and anger. Anne Sullivan's angelic touch, meticulous planning, deep commitment and tender sympathy worked wonders for Helen. The first day Anne Sullivan arrived, Helen learned to spell 'd-o-l-l',than other words followed, with the understanding what “Water” meant.That “living world” awakened Helen's soul, gave it light and hope. Then she learned abstract concepts like “ love ” and “ Think ”.
Anne Sullivan's instructional and innovative ideas made even learning playful. Helen was taken outdoors in fields and gardens and they were her first lessons. She learned to respond to her surroundings, from reading manual alphabets, Helen gradually learned to read and even speak. Anne was constantly with her, giving her practice and treating her like normal children. She taught Geography by taking her to the beach and Helen learned science by watching a plant grow. Anne accomplished her even to college and she had a tough time spelling difficult subjects like Geometry, Algebra, Greek and latin. Anne taught Helen to love nature and inculcated in her the desire to read great literature.
Anne Sullivan was Helen's teacher , companion, guide and guardian angel ― all rolled into one. It was due to her that Helen learned from life itself. Helen believed that she was “a little mass of possibilities” and it was Anne, who unfolded and developed them. When she entered Helen's life, she brought fresh breeze of joy and love and never let pass any opportunity to point out beauty in everything. It was her genius, her quick sympathy, her loving tact that did not let Helen feel bitter about her deprivations.
Helen always acknowledged her teacher's greatness. In fact she could not think of herself apart from her . Mr J. Whittier called her “helen's spiritual liberator”. Helen Said , “All the best of me belonged to her ― there is not a talent , or an aspiration or a joy in me that has not been awakened by her loving touch.” It was due to Anne , that Helen's discovery of seeking joy all around, becomes our own quest.
Anne Sullivan's instructional and innovative ideas made even learning playful. Helen was taken outdoors in fields and gardens and they were her first lessons. She learned to respond to her surroundings, from reading manual alphabets, Helen gradually learned to read and even speak. Anne was constantly with her, giving her practice and treating her like normal children. She taught Geography by taking her to the beach and Helen learned science by watching a plant grow. Anne accomplished her even to college and she had a tough time spelling difficult subjects like Geometry, Algebra, Greek and latin. Anne taught Helen to love nature and inculcated in her the desire to read great literature.
Anne Sullivan was Helen's teacher , companion, guide and guardian angel ― all rolled into one. It was due to her that Helen learned from life itself. Helen believed that she was “a little mass of possibilities” and it was Anne, who unfolded and developed them. When she entered Helen's life, she brought fresh breeze of joy and love and never let pass any opportunity to point out beauty in everything. It was her genius, her quick sympathy, her loving tact that did not let Helen feel bitter about her deprivations.
Helen always acknowledged her teacher's greatness. In fact she could not think of herself apart from her . Mr J. Whittier called her “helen's spiritual liberator”. Helen Said , “All the best of me belonged to her ― there is not a talent , or an aspiration or a joy in me that has not been awakened by her loving touch.” It was due to Anne , that Helen's discovery of seeking joy all around, becomes our own quest.
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It's no exaggeration to say that, when Anne Sullivan came into Helen Keller's life, she transformed it completely. Prior to Anne's arrival, Helen was intensely frustrated by her disabilities, unable to establish any kind of meaningful connection with the world around her. Despite her family's best efforts, no one could reach her, and so she remained trapped in a world both literally and figuratively dark and silent.
At first, Anne herself found it hard to reach Helen too. But thanks to her enormous patience and determination, she persisted, until one day she finally made a remarkable breakthrough. While Anne and Helen were out walking through the fields one day, Anne was seized by a sudden flash of inspiration. She figured out a way to establish a connection between Helen and the natural world using sign language.
Anne placed Helen's hand under a water pump, and as the water gushed over it, Anne spelled out W-A-T-E-R over Helen's fingers. For the first time in her life, Helen was able to derive meaning from her surroundings. All of a sudden, the world was no longer such a hostile, scary place. Now it was a place of wonder, a place of learning, a place to be explored. Anne's flash of inspiration provided Helen with a key to unlock some of the secrets of the dark, silent world around her, setting her on a path of discovery that she would explore for the rest of her life.
HOMEWORK HELP > HELEN KELLER
How did Anne Sullivan succeed in transforming Hellen Keller's life?
How did Anne Sullivan succeed in transforming Hellen Keller's life?
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DAVMOR1973 | CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
It's no exaggeration to say that, when Anne Sullivan came into Helen Keller's life, she transformed it completely. Prior to Anne's arrival, Helen was intensely frustrated by her disabilities, unable to establish any kind of meaningful connection with the world around her. Despite her family's best efforts, no one could reach her, and so she remained trapped in a world both literally and figuratively dark and silent.
At first, Anne herself found it hard to reach Helen too. But thanks to her enormous patience and determination, she persisted, until one day she finally made a remarkable breakthrough. While Anne and Helen were out walking through the fields one day, Anne was seized by a sudden flash of inspiration. She figured out a way to establish a connection between Helen and the natural world using sign language.
Anne placed Helen's hand under a water pump, and as the water gushed over it, Anne spelled out W-A-T-E-R over Helen's fingers. For the first time in her life, Helen was able to derive meaning from her surroundings. All of a sudden, the world was no longer such a hostile, scary place. Now it was a place of wonder, a place of learning, a place to be explored. Anne's flash of inspiration provided Helen with a key to unlock some of the secrets of the dark, silent world around her, setting her on a path of discovery that she would explore for the rest of her life.
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