What is the rising action of The Miracle Worker?

Answer 1

The rising action of "The Miracle Worker" involves Annie Sullivan's attempts to teach Helen Keller how to communicate and connect with the world through sign language. It shows the challenges and breakthroughs in Helen's learning process, as well as the conflicts between Annie and Helen's family members.

Answer 2

When Helen Keller was a young child, she contracted a high fever that left her sightless and unable to hear. Being the parents of a non-seeing and non-hearing child was a hardship on two loving parents who did all they could but seemed to do it in the wrong way. Out of desperation, they hired a young educator, Anne Sullivan, to teach and train the young Helen. Much to the parent's dismay, Sullivan was a strict and firm disciplinarian with the young, spoiled Keller girl. Sullivan and Helen Keller moved into a house not far down the lane from the main Keller house. There they began to develop a trust and relationship of love and respect for each other. This soon turned into an atmosphere that was ripe for learning without the interference of the Keller parents. Once Helen Keller began to put meaning with the finger spelling that she was doing, she began to learn many words at a rapid rate. Her world began to open and she was able to complete her education and continue advanced training at the university.

Answer 3

Much of the rising action occurs during Annie's attempts at teaching Helen language. Helen struggles with learning the symbols and interprets language as a game.

Answer 4

Annie is the protagonist

Answer 5

Annie is the protagonist