Flashbacks are used to suggest Annie's inner conflict. That conflict deals with

• uncertainty about whether she can work with Helen

• disloyalty to the Perkins Institute for the Blind

• anger toward God for her hardships

• remorse or guilt about failing to save her brother

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

After the struggle in the dining room, Annie has a flashback that her brother Jimmy 

• Became a doctor
• Died
• Wanted her to go away

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Annie thinks Helen's greatest handicap is

• blindness
• her parents' pity and indulgence
• deafness
• her inability to speak

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In Act II, Annie 

• is fearful of Captain Keller
• idolizes Captain Keller
• stands up to Captain Keller
• agrees with Captain Keller

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

When the Kellers consider placing Helen in an asylum, Annie thinks 

• It’s the only logical solution
• It’s a terrible idea because she knows what they’re like from personal experience.
• They should listen to James’ ideas more often

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In Act II, Annie demands

• more money
• to be alone with Helen
• to go home
• respect from James

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4