Who is James to Helen?
James is Helen’s half-brother, and has a fractured relationship with his father which is only intensified by the problems surrounding Helen after her illness as a baby; a devastating illness which left her blind and deaf. James has become cynical and has low expectations when it comes to Helen.
How does James feel about his sister Helen?
James’ lack of compassion for Helen is evident in the following exchange between him and his family during a conversation regarding the proper approach to care for Helen: James: You really ought to put her away, father. James’ negativity is not limited to his sister, Helen.
Why does Annie make Helen feel the different expressions on her face?
Why does Annie have Helen feel the different expressions on her face? She has Helen feel the expressions on her face so that Helen knows how she feels about what she’s doing and what’s going on.
What does Annie demand in order to stay with the Kellers Why?
For what reason does Annie insist everyone leave the dining room during breakfast? To communicate/teach her. Annie is going to teach Helen a lesson;room to herself, the family would of interfered if she didn’t make them leave. Also captain Keller is saying that she has not reached her (undermining her).
What does Helen Knock Off of Annie’s desk?
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How does Annie respond when Kate asks what will you try to teach her first?
Tell Annie’s response to Kate’s question, “What will you try to teach her first?” Language. “Language is to the mind more than light is to the eye.”
How does James feel toward his stepmother in The Miracle Worker?
James feels no sympathy for Helen and shows little respect to his parents or Annie. When he meets Annie at the train station, he decides she is too young and inexperienced to deal with the uncontrollable Helen. He calls Annie “half a governess” to emphasize his point. He also scorns Annie’s attempts to teach Helen.
How did Annie change in the miracle worker?
Annie Mansfield Sullivan accomplishes much and changes a great deal. She had a tough childhood, for example her back flashes to her past at the state institution, the Tewksbury orphanage. At the age of five she became almost completely blind but after several operations her sight was partially restored.