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Why does Keller want to fire Annie?
Captain Keller wants to “give notice.” He wants to “give notice” because Captain Keller is not satisfied with Annie’s work with Helen.In fact, Keller wants to fire Annie. This is because she does not listen to or respect the family. Captain Keller also believes that he is causing harm to Helen.
What did Annie do on Helen’s reaction to her?
Helen flies into an uncontrolled rage like ” a little tornado incarnate,” and Annie’s touch does not comfort Helen intensifying her “paroxysm of rage.” Annie has been fully confident that she can help Helen but after watching Helen’s display she wonders, “Two weeks….
What agreement does Annie and Kellers reach?
What agreement do Annie and the Kellers reach? Annie and the Kellers reach an agreement that Annie will spend 2 weeks in the old house with Helen and Percy.
What did Helen douse Annie with?
Long story short, Annie won’t allow Helen to hold/have the doll until Helen spells the word “d, o, l, l” into Annie’s hand. There is a lot of kicking and screaming, but Helen finally does spell the word and gets the doll as a reward.
Why does Helen hit Annie with the doll?
She signs “DOLL” because Annie just gave Helen the doll and she said they might as well start there. When Helen got mad and impatient at Annie for taking away her doll, she hits her with the doll and runs out of the room and locks the door with Annie stuck inside.
How does Annie convince Kate to allow Helen to be disciplined?
Annie demonstrates that she will take the trouble to teach Helen something better by locking herself and Helen in the dining room and doing what is necessary to get Helen to eat off her own plate, to use a spoon, and to fold her napkin.
Why did Helen bite her fingers in frustration?
What causes Helen to be so frustrated in the scene with Percy and Martha? Percy bites her fingers and she feels his lips moving or Helen is poking her fingers inside Percy’s mouth, to feel his tongue; he bites at them and she jerks them away. Trying to communicate. What does Helen try to do to Martha?
Why does Annie not let Helen eat Annie’s plate?
Annie will not let her eat off of her plate. Annie demands that they all leave the breakfast table so that she can teach Helen how to eat properly. Keller is not used to anyone, much less a woman from the north, tell him what to do. He also does not think Annie can teach Helen anything because Helen runs from her.
When Annie and the Kellers come to an agreement what is important to Captain Keller?
The agreement that Helen’s teacher, Annie Sullivan, and her father, Captain Keller, come to before leaving the garden house is that Captain Keller will allow Helen and her to live together alone in a building on the property.
How did Annie Sullivan relate to Helen Keller?
“ Annie can genuinely relate to Helen, as she was once blind herself, and has felt the rewards of learning language. Despite this potential bond, Annie feels doubtful that it is possible to teach Helen language and meaning. Repetition was key in learning.
How does Annie keep Helen motivated in Miracle Worker?
She believes that Helen will fall back into old habits when she is under the care of her parents. Once Helen’s parents give Annie this control, the teacher uses every method to keep Helen motivated, including repetition, force, and even resentment. One might watch the play and think, “Wow, she is tough with Helen!”
Who was Helen Keller’s teacher in the miracle worker?
Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Though most viewers consider The Miracle Worker to be about Helen Keller, William Gibson wrote the play as a tribute to her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and to her struggles in helping Helen understand language.
Why is Annie Sullivan haunted by her brother?
Annie struggles with a great amount of self-doubt and a lack of confidence due to tragic events that have occurred in her past. Throughout the play, she is haunted by Offstage Voices, which represent her own conscience. The most powerful voice of all is that of her younger brother, Jimmie, whose death Annie blames on herself.