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Essay / The Miracle Worker Movie - 573
The Miracle Worker a film based on the real life of Anne Sullivan, an aide hired as a teacher for a young girl Helen Keller condemned both death and blindness after recovering from a tragic illness. Their story is nothing short of a miracle filled with trials and struggles, and relationships built on dependence, trust and loyalty. Anne enters the Keller estate for the first time, neither appreciated nor welcomed; however, Miss Sullivan had to prove that Helen could be helped; which allowed him to strengthen his relationships by becoming a member of the Keller family. Anne Sullivan was considered virtually blind as a child and grew up with her younger brother Jimmie Sullivan in a state infirmary. Anne and her brother were abandoned at a very young age by their abusive father, shortly after the death of their mother. After numerous treatments, Anne managed to recover part of her sight allowing her to read for short periods. His time in the infirmary was filled with chaos and fear, denying Jimmie treatment for tuberculosis, a life-threatening illness; leaving Anne alone without family...