Question

Why does Helen describe her childhood as, that silent, aimless, dayless life? How do you feel when you read this? (Chap 2)

Answer 1

Since Helen had lost her seeing and hearing abilities after that fateful brain fever in February 1882, her world had become dark and silent. Owing to her loss of sight there was perpetual darkness in her world. There was literally no day in her life. Hence, she called her life 'dayless'. She had also lost her hearing ability; due to which she could not hear any sound. Hence she called her life as 'silent'. The lack of both the seeing and hearing faculties had rendered her helpless. She could neither join any school, nor pursue any career. Hence her life was 'aimless'.
These lines evoke feelings of sympathy, pity, and care for her in the minds of the readers. I strongly wish Helen would not have lost her seeing and hearing power.