English Project

1: What is the doctor's diagnosis of the baby and how do the reactions of Kate and Captain Keller differ?

2: What is James's solution to the problem of Helen? What insights into his character do we have based on his comments and the reactions of his family?

3: Describe James Keller's relationship with his father and step-mother.

4: How does Helen react to the doll given to her by Aunt Ev? What assessment of intellect can be made for Helen based on this reaction?

5: Captain Keller is emphatic in his refusal to write to Doctor Chisolm, a famous oculist, in Baltimore. For what reason does he change his mind?

Act 1 continued

Tan book - pages 16 - 33

White book - pages 11 - 28

Blue book - pages 18 - 37

6: What does the reader discover about Annie from her conversations with Dr. Anagnos?

7: What presents does Annie receive before leaving The Perkins Institute and why are they significant?

8: What identical reaction do the members of the Keller household have to her misbehavior?

9: Explain the reason for the conflict between James and his father.