Act 1
What is Keller's occupation?
Newspaper publisher
Explain Keller's disposition with Annie.
He feels threatened and at times offended, by her independence & stubbornness.
List 2 differences in Helen while living in the garden house.
Quote: "Well everyone's been telling me not to say anything!"
James
What do the keys symbolize?
Acceptance & trust...Annie has unlocked Helen's heart & mind. She has released her from her physical, mental, and emotional imprisonment.
Name all 3 of Captain Keller's kids.
James, Mildred, Helen
Annie describes her stay here and says it made her stronger.
the asylum
Explain the significance of James' grace at dinner.
Shows his admiration for Annie's work
"Bring me a ladder"
Keller
What disease does Helen suffer from at 18 months old?
Meningitis
What word does James use to describe Grant & Annie?
obstinate
Helen returns to Annie and presents her with....
a key
Quote: "Let her go! She is right, Kate is right, I am right, and you are wrong!
James
What series of words are repeated in Annie's flashbacks?
"forever and ever, it hurts"
How does Annie get Helen to spell to her again while in the garden house?
She uses Percy as a ploy to make her jealous.
How has Annie changed from Act 1 to Act 3?
She now loves Helen after believing she would never a soul again
True of False: James asks Kate to be his friend.
True
Dr. Chilshom
Describe the confrontation between James and Keller on the porch.
James is upset because he think Annie always gets her way when he can't.
How does Kate show her acceptance of Annie?
Points Helen towards Annie...let's them have a moment alone.
"If it was a seeing child none of you would tolerate it."
Annie