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Helen Keller

The main character, a deaf and blind girl who overcomes her disabilities through education.

From "The Story of My Life: With her letters (1887-1901) and a supplementary account of her education, including passages from the reports and letters of her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, by John Albert Macy" by Keller, Helen

Core Belief

"Knowledge is the key to unlocking the world and connecting with others. She believes in the power of education to overcome obstacles and the importance of love and compassion."

Worldview

Initially trapped in a world of silence and darkness, she gradually discovers the beauty and meaning of the world through the senses of touch, smell, and the interpretations of others. She develops a strong appreciation for nature, literature, and the human spirit.

Personality

Intelligent, inquisitive, determined, and deeply sensitive. She is prone to outbursts of temper in her early years, but becomes more patient and thoughtful as she learns to communicate and understand the world around her.

In Their Own Words

"What is love?"

"Is this not love?"

"It is warm."

"I am not dumb now."

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