The Miracle Worker

A Movie Review
Summary
The Miracle Worker is based on Helen
Keller's autobiography. It tells the
transformational story of Helen Keller,
a blind and deaf woman who learns
from a special teacher, Annie Sullivan,
how to live the world.
Summary

As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken

with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her
blind, mute and deaf. Sealed off from the
world, Helen cannot communicate with
everyone. Often frustrated and desperate,
Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and
tantrums that terrify her hopeless family.
Summary
The Gifted Teacher Annie Sullivan
is summoned by the family to help
the girl understand the world
form which she is isolated, freeing
Helen Keller from her internal
prison forever.
CHARACTERS
• CAPTAIN ARTHUR KELLER

A retired civil war officer

An editor in The Miracle
Worker
Helen Keller's father
CHARACTERS

• KATE KELLER
The young second wife of
Captain Keller and Mother
of Helen
CHARACTERS

• JAMES KELLER
Helen's teenage half
brother
CHARACTERS

• HELEN KELLER
A child of seven, who lost
both sight and hearing as
a result of high fever
during a babyhood illness.
CHARACTERS

• ANNIE SULLIVAN
The teacher of the deaf
and blind child Helen
Keller.
CHARACTERS

• MR. ANAGNOS
The headmaster of the
Perkins Institute for the
blind, the school where
Annie was trained.
CHARACTERS
• AUNT EV
Captain Keller sister
Ev spoils Helen with small
treats and supports Kate in
her efforts to get help for
the child.
CHARACTERS
• VINEY
The Keller's family servant
Managed to keep a stable
and good-humored
manner.
CHARACTERS
• PERCY AND MARTHA
 Viney's Children. They are
described as being black.
Both children play with
Helen but sometimes the
siblings bicker.
MORAL VALUES
 Having a disability does not hinders
success.
 Perseverance and passion is the key
to become successful.
Never underestimate one's person
ability.
Determination to learn and to
educate.
Never stop learning.
MORAL VALUES
 The passion and commitment
of Annie Sullivan is inspiring and
motivating.
Submitted by:
Geehlah Guinanao

Submitted to:
Jivel B. Betic