Characters
A fever at 19 months left this child deaf and blind.
Helen
This character makes Helen a doll of towels.
Aunt Ev
The protagonist for the story is this person.
Annie Sullivan
"You really ought to put her away, Father. Some asylum. It's the kindest thing."
James Keller
To be heard
Audible
This person is Helen's half-brother.
James Keller
This is the first word that Helen truly learns and understands.
Water
This is the setting of the story for Helen and Annie the end of Act 2 and beginning of Act 3.
The garden house.
"We catch our flies with honey. I'm afraid we haven't the heart for much else."
Kate
Strange or unique
Peculiar
Helen is has the closest relationship to this person.
Her mother -- Kate Keller
This is the first word Annie signs to Helen.
Doll
This literary term occurs any time "Boy's Voice" appears in the text.
Flashback
"Annie! Annie! Don't let them take me, Annie!!!"
Jimmie Sullivan
Not showing respect or following rules
Impudence
This person is called "Captain"
Helen's father-Mr. Keller
This is referred to as Helen's biggest obstacle to overcome by Annie.
Her family's love and pity
This is one of Annie's key character traits described by Dr. Anagnos as "lacing tact to bend".
Stubbornness or determination
Captain Keller
Determined to do something
Resolved
Helen pins this person down with scissors in her hands.
Martha
This is where Helen hides the key after she takes it out of her mouth in Act 1.
Under the water pump.
These items are repeated throughout the story to talk about and symbolize Helen and her knowledge.
Lock and key
"Language is more to the mind than light is to the eye."
Annie
Never ending
Interminable
This person is a servant in the Keller household.
Viney
The play is set in this state.
Alabama
The play is set in this state.
Alabama
"I didn't come here for love. I came here for money."
Annie
To be affected by something
Afflicted