Miss Sullivan comes across as a brilliant teacher, who had immense patience and compassion to touch the heart of the wild, young girl imprisoned in a world that was dark and silent. It was her expertise, patience and love that helped Helen learn everything she knew and understood about the world. She was not only Helen’s teacher but also a friend for nearly fifty years. Helen calls it her ‘soul’s birthday’, the day Anne Sullivan came to her. Initially, Helen hit, pinched and kicked her teacher, even knocking out one of her teeth. But through patience and firm consistency, Anne finally won the child’s heart. She seemed to have dedicated her life to Helen’s well-being and never got distracted from the purpose of making Helen see the world through her eyes. Anne remained with Helen until her death. She came across as an exceptional individual, selflessly dedicated towards the education of her ward.
