they weren't separated. annie died before helen
Annie Sullivan gave Helen the gift of communication, empathy and understanding; she introduced the whole world to Helen and illuminated her dark life. Helen learned to "sign" and spell words in Annie's hand; Annie taught her to read Braille and opened the world of language to a deaf, blind girl. An excellent movie to see about this is "The Helen Keller Story" with Anne Bancroft and a very young Patty Duke as Helen, b&w,circa 1962.
In "The Miracle Worker," Annie Sullivan experiences flashbacks to her childhood in the almshouse where she was raised due to her traumatic experiences. These flashbacks provide insight into her difficult upbringing and help to explain her determination to teach Helen Keller despite the obstacles.
Annie Sullivan and Kate Keller disagreed about Annie's teaching methods and approach in teaching Helen Keller, Kate's daughter. Kate initially doubted Annie's ability to reach Helen, but eventually came to see the effectiveness of Annie's approach in helping Helen to communicate and learn.
she was her teacher...she touch her how to speak alittle bit ...and she was a big help to helen because she was patient...if it wasnt for annie..helen would still be attached to her mom..but annie was the one who forced helen to grow up and eal with her conditions...and annie also acted as a sister to helen...she was helens bestfriend/teacher for 49 years.
Her teacher, Annie spelled out words in her hands. Then when Annie thought Helen was ready she introduced her to braille.
nothing. Annie Sullivan worked with Helen until she died
Helen Keller's parents brought Annie Sullivan to work with Helen because Annie herself had experience overcoming disabilities, and they believed she could effectively communicate with Helen and teach her how to understand the world through touch and sign language. Annie's patience, dedication, and innovative teaching methods proved successful in helping Helen overcome her disabilities and learn to communicate effectively.
Annie Sullivan taught Helen Keller to call her "Teacher."
Annie elicits the emotion of trust in Helen to reestablish touching her. Through her consistent and patient care, Annie is able to rebuild the trust between herself and Helen, which allows Helen to willingly accept her touch again.
At first she didn't trust her but then after Helen spent more time with Annie she started to feel more comfortable with her and trusted her.
In "The Miracle Worker," Annie Sullivan's determined and resilient personality is revealed through her struggles as a young woman who overcame her own disabilities to become Helen Keller's teacher. Her background as a former student of the Perkins School for the Blind and her own difficult upbringing in an almshouse are also key aspects of her character development in the story. Overall, Annie's strength, compassion, and dedication shine through as she works tirelessly to help Helen overcome her challenges.