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Portrait of John Greenleaf Whittier

John Greenleaf Whittier

Poet, friend of Helen Keller.

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
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Core Belief

"The power of poetry and the importance of moral rectitude."

Worldview

A Quaker poet with a strong sense of social justice and a deep appreciation for nature.

Personality

Gentle, courteous, and quaint, he is a source of inspiration and encouragement for Helen.

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Portrait of Helen Keller

Helen Keller

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

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