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Answer the following question in 150-200 words.

Describe Helen Keller's experiences at Radcliffe. What difficulties did she face there?

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Helen would not have been able to achieve her aim had she not had a dedicated friend like Anne Sullivan. Comment.

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What is Anne's parents' attitude to the growing friendship between Anne and Peter?

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Write a brief character sketch of Mrs. Van Daan.

 

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Helen had worked hard to get in the college. She had expected it to be a dreamland where she would find a world free from all the constraints and restrictions. But soon she realised that there was lack of tune. She had to make many adjustments. As very few books were there in braille, Sullivan had to spell words on her hand. Hence, she needed more time to prepare for her lessons than the other girls. She did not even have the time to commune with her thoughts. This frustrated her and she often lost her temper. Hence, Helen was not very impressed with her experience at the Radcliffe College as she had to go through many difficulties over there.

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Miss Sullivan, Helen's dedicated teacher and friend brought enlightenment to Helen's life. She came in Helen's life when she was six years old and had lost her hearing and seeing abilities. Miss Sullivan was very patient. She worked very hard and helped Helen understand the world around her. She took her from the darkness to the light, from isolation to friendship, knowledge and love. She taught Helen words related to sense, smell and language. She was the embodiment of love and passion. She taught each and every subject to Helen and developed her language. She helped her to read and communicate. Helen got her identity because of her. She was greatly instrumental in shaping Helen's life. Her method teaching was very effective. She methodically taught Helen how to communicate using her fingers and then assisted her through all the institutions that she attended. Helen dedicates her success to Miss Sullivan's genius, untiring perservance and devotion.

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Anne finds herself happy in Peter's presence. She records the details of their meetings. But as her relationship with him intensifies her relationship with her mother deteriorates. She strongly disapproves it and objects. Anne strongly stands up to her and refuses to change her ways. Her father finds nothing wrong in her friendship with Peter. But he has his own apprehensions about Peter being weak and different. He does not ask her to break off the relationship but advises caution. He did not want Anne to get involved with Peter too seriously and also, the fact that Anne and Peter were living together under the same roof was worrying Mr. Frank. Anne's relationship with Peter was bothering her father as he considered it inappropriate.

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Mrs. Van Daan, the mother of Peter Van Daan is a very vain, selfish and flirtatious lady. She is jealous of Frank. She gets disagreeable at times, making complaints and constantly finding fault with others as a part of her personality. She is critical of Anne as she is in love with her only son. But as far as her relationship with her son is concerned, she does not enjoy good relations with him too. Her son, Peter does not even like talking to her. Seeing all this, Anne believes that like her mother, Mrs. Van Daan too, lacked motherly skills. Also, her relationship with her husband is not very good as they always indulge in noisy fights even in public. Despite being a mature woman, she behaves like a frivolous young girl who likes occasional flirting.