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Answer the following question in 150-200 words:

There were many reasons for Helen Keller's embittered childhood. What were they and how were they overcome?

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Helen's struggle has become a source of inspiration for all less fortunate. Comment.

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Anne's relationship with her mother was never simple. What created the tension and discord? Why?

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Anne's father was close to her. What did she like about him? Why?

 

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Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, a little town of Northern Alabama. Her father, Arthur H. Keller, was a captain in the confederate Army and Helen?s mother was his second wife. Helen's early life was simple and, being the first baby in the family, she was loved by all. She was, by birth, self-asserting and could speak when she was just six months old. In the month of February, she became extremely sick, a sickness that was called acute congestion of the stomach and the brain. The fever left suddenly but she lost her sense of hearing and seeing. Her days were becoming darker and darker and she was very upset. Initially she was angry and frustrated but later she got used to the silence and darkness that surrounded her. She realised that she was different from others. At times, she would get frustrated because she would not be able to understand other people's language. She was happy playing with her companions-Martha and Belle. Both her parents loved her a lot and were caring towards her. Her problem of communication was overcome by the arrival of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. She came as a ray of hope in Helen's life. Her embittered childhood changed into a happier childhood. Anne Sullivan taught her amongst the nature; which further helped to improve her sense of touch and understanding the emotions of others. She was in love with books and had also learnt many languages. When she was in college, she was able to give her examinations and became a graduate.

Gradually, with the help of Anne Sullivan/ Mr. Anagnos and Dr. Graham Bell, she was able to write stories on her own. She realised that misfortunes can be overcome by working hard. She was determined and was able to overcome all the barriers and could write the books on her own.

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Helen's struggle has become a source of inspiration for the less fortunate. It is very true. 'The story of My Life' written by Helen Keller is a book which inspires every person to achieve his goal in life despite many difficulties. Helen was a brave girl who never submitted during the tough times. She fought with her destiny and emerged as a winner. Her world was dark and gloomy. She found herself lonely and suffered a lot of pain when she felt that people did not understand her. She saw hope in Anne Sullivan. With her support and her sheer hard work and determination, she moved ahead and achieved success. An ordinary person would have given up but not Helen. So, her struggles inspire us to be hardworking, sincere and courageous, so that, we can achieve the impossible. Helen Keller is one of the most memorable woman in history. Despite being blind as well as deaf, she learned to communicate and lived a life devoted to help others. Her faith, determination and spirit helped her to accomplish far more than many people expected. In fact, she won the admiration of famous figures from all over the world.

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The relationship between Anne and her mother was not harmonious. There was no understanding between them. Anne felt that her mother did not love her. She lacked sensitivity and she did not know the way to deal with growing children. She could never confide in her mother and she often felt strong hatred towards her. Anne was also rude to her mother. Once when her mother came to tell her that her father would not be able to say the prayers with her and she could pray with her, Anne immediately rejected the idea. Her mother went away crying, she told Anne that she could not force her to love her. Anne realized that her mother had become indifferent because of the harsh circumstances but still she could never develop any liking, respect or affection for her mother. Anne Frank, from her diary, is revealed as a headstrong girl, enthusiastic and with a positive outlook. However, she is largely misunderstood, especially by her mother, who Anne feels blames her for everything. At the same time, Anne has suffered her mother?s cruel words and feels she must be honest even though she knows how it saddens her mother and her father. She feels that she must be truthful and that, in time, her mother will realize the part she played.

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Anne adored her father. He was perfect in her eyes. Modest, loving, a peace maker, who wanted the best for his daughters. He wanted Anne to be happy and to not worry too much about her studies, thought he never forgot to make his daughter study and keep up with what was taught in school. He brought books in Greek and French for her and gave her lessons. He always defended her against the attacks of Van Daans and Mr. Dussel. He was so patient that Anne realised she had to have more control. She said her daily prayers with him and hurt her mother badly by refusing to say them with her. She told her father! about loving him more than her mother, but her father did not take it seriously Instead, he asked her to help her mother more voluntarily She was much worried when her father fell ill. When Amsterdam! Began to be bombed, Anne always rushed to hers father for comfort. He wrote a beautiful poem for her on her fourteenth birthday. Her father supported her fully in her fight with Mr. Dussel over the use of table for writing. He defended her "selfishness" and "trifling work" and ml Dussel had to give in. Some of the things which Anne should have confided in her mother, she learnt from her father when she started liking Peter Van Daan, she called him a first, rate chap

-Just like Daddy!