Write a character sketch of ms Sullivan in the story of my life ( for about 10 marks)
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Author : Noodhana, Brainly user.
Date of creation of the work : 28 - 9 - 2014 .
Miss Anne Mansfield Sullivan had the greatest influence on the life, character snd acheivements of Helen Keller. She gave a new direction, meaning and purpose to Helen's dark life. Miss Sullivan inherited all those triats and characterisitcs that go in making a perfect teacher. She was a picture of tireless patience and unreading devotion. It was her constant encoragement, help and guidence that made Helen Keeler first deaf and blind in the world to earn a bachelor degree.
It was Graham Bell who advised the parents of Helen Keller to contact the Perkins Institute for the Blind. The director, Mr. Anagnos asked a former student of Miss Anne Sullivan to become Keller's instructor. Miss Sullivan was herself a visually impaired 20 year old lady. It was he begining of a 49-year-long relationship. The relationship evolved into Miss Sullivan becoming Helen's governess and then eventul companion. Anne Sullivan arrived at Keller's house in March 1887.
She immediatiely began to teach Helen to communicate by spel;ling words into her hand, begining with "d-o-l-l" for the doll. It was Miss Sullivan who unfolded and developed Helen's skills and possibilities. It was Sullivan's genius as a teacher, her sympathy and loving tact which made learning so beautiful and interesting for Helen Keller. She felt that her being was inseparable from her student. All that was the best in Helen Keller had been awakened by the loving touch touch of Miss Sullivan.
Anne Sullivan stayed as a companion to Helen Keller long after she taught her. Anne Sullivan married John Macy in 1905. She remained a s a constant companion to Helen Keller till she died in 1936.
Miss Anne Mansfield Sullivan was what one could hope to have as their teacher. She showcased qualities that were very much needed in the teaching profession. She was a tireless, patient and determinant female who gave a new path and direction to the life of Helen.
Ms. Sullivan was also a person who didn’t waste any chance of teaching Helen both academically and personally. She was not only a teacher to Helen, but also proved to be a great friend by being a constant source of motivation and solace.
Ms. Sullivan was a great admirer of nature and she passed on this quality to Ms. Helen Keller. It was through her constant guidance, help, and encouragement Ms. Keller was able to jump ahead of her obstacles and she went on to become the first blind-deaf person to gain a bachelor’s degree.