Question

Why does Helen describe her father as the most loving and indulgent….”? Give a short character sketch of Arthur H Keller.(The story of my life) (200-250 words).
(Class 10 ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE Sample Question Paper)

Answer 1

According to Helen her father was very loving and indulgent towards his family. He was fully devoted to his home.He seldom left his family except in the Hunting season. He was a great hunter and the celebrated shot. Next to his family he loved his dogs and guns. He was a hospitable man who enjoyed bringing guests home. He loved to show the guests his beautiful garden where he raised the finest watermelons and strawberries in the country. He would bring the first ripe grapes and the choicest berries for Helen. Helen remembers her father's caressing touch as he led her from tree to tree and from vine to vine. She also remembers his eager delight in whatever pleased Helen.

Helen's father Arthur H  Keller was formerly the captain in the Confederate army. He was a caring father. He was a good storyteller. When Helen had learnt manual alphabet he used to spell into Helen’s hand his clever anecdotes. It was he who brought light in Helen's life through Miss Sullivan.

In 1896 Helen was in the North ,enjoying the last beautiful days of the summer when she heard the news of a father's death. This was Helen's first great sorrow. It was her first personal experience with death.

Answer 2

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Arthur Keller was a Confederate Army Captain during Civil war.

He was the editor of a newspaper.

As described by Helen, he was loving and indulgent.

He left his family only for hunting and was totally towards his family.

He was very much fond of dogs and guns and was a master at hunting.