Summary of story of my life chapter 15-20
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Chapter 15
After the sad episode of the ‘Frost King’, Helen became very
sad. In order to restore her confidence, Miss Sullivan encouraged her to write
for a magazine named ‘Youth Companion’. In 1893, Helen got the chance to visit
to Washington, Niagara, and the World Fair. She visited the World Fair with Dr,
Alexander Bell and Miss Sullivan and learnt many things about different
cultures, machines, etc.
Chapter 16
This chapter tells us that Helen started learning various
subjects in more organized manner. In her past she had studied histories of
Greece, Rome, and United States. She
knew a little French. Now she began to learn French Grammar. She also improved
her speech by reading aloud to Miss Sullivan. She went to Pennsylvania with
Miss Sullivan. There they stayed with the family of Mr. William Wade. His
neighbor Irons taught her Latin and Mathematics.
Chapter 17
In the summer of 1894, Helen attended the meeting at
Chautauqua of the American Association. The meeting was held to promote
Teaching of Speech to the Deaf. According to the suggestion, Helen went to the
Wright Humason School for the Deaf in New York city. There she learnt lip
reading, along with other subjects. Miss Reamy taught her German. Helen faced
many difficulties in learning at the new school. Helen also had to bear the
loss of his beneficiary and friend Mr. John P. Spaulding.
Chapter 18
In October 1896, Helen entered the Cambridge School for Young
Ladies, to be prepared for Radcliffe.
She visited Wellesley also. With the passage of time her desire to be
educated formally with girls who could see and hear grew stronger. It was
decided she would go to Cambridge along with Miss Sullivan. The pace of studies
was very fast for her; she faced many hurdles but overcame them. Her
preliminary examination for Radcliffe started on 29th June and
continued till 3rd July. Though she faced many difficulties, still
she passed her English, German, French, and other subjects satisfactorily.
Chapter 19
During the second year at Mr. Gilman’s school, Helen faced
many difficulties. Most of the books on the subjects she was studying were not
in Braille. The classes were large, and the teachers could not pay her special
attention. Mr. Gilman began to feel that
Helen was working very hard to cope with her difficulties, and reduced her
recitations. Miss Sullivan and Helen’s parents did not like it. Finally Helen
and her sister, Mildred were withdrawn from the school. However, Helen
continued her studies under a private tutor named Mr. Merton Keith. Helen took
her final exam for Radcliffe college on 29th and 30th
June 1899. Facing a lot of hardships and challenges, she passed her examination
and thus became eligible to enter the college.
Chapter 20
Helen decided to study another year under Mr. Keith and
entered college in 1900. She was soon disappointed to discover that the college
was not as wonderful as she had imagined. She did not find warmth in the
mechanical lecture of her professors. Helen did not like the way formal
education was being imparted. She was exceedingly critical about the
examination system. She realized knowledge was far more interesting than the so
called education being given at colleges.
Chapter 21
In this
chapter Helen talks about her love for books. Helen admits that all her joys
and pleasures were related to books. She tells about the names of books that
were her companion since her childhood, Books such as, Little Lord Fauntleroy,
Bible Stories, The Arabian Nights, Robinson Crusoe, etc. Helen loved Greek
History and Literature, Bible, Shakespeare, German and French Literature. She
also mentions the names of writers, poets, and playwrights such
as Carlyle, Wordsworth, Whittier, Mark Twain, etc. who left
lasting impressions on her mind. For Helen, Literature was a Utopia. She
found books to be the best friends she ever had.
Chapter 22
In this chapter Helen talks about her love for country side and outdoor sports.
She talks about the sport activities such as boating, swimming, etc. she had
learnt at early age. She beautifully describes one of her rowing experiences.
She also tells the readers about her tree-friends in Wrentham. She particularly
talks about her oak tree-friend. She also tells the difference between walking
in city streets and in the countryside. according to Helen country side is far
more beautiful and conducive to the proper growth of mind and body. Helen also
talks about her dog-friends. Helen shares with the readers the fun she would
have, particularly on rainy days. She preferred knitting, playing chess or
checkers with friends. Next Helen shares with the readers her love for museums,
art stores, and theater. She love meeting actors and actresses. She tells us
about her meeting with Miss Ellen Terry and Sir Henry.
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