Anne Sullivan

Helen Keller

Anne was Helen's dedicated teacher and lifelong companion, who broke through her isolation.

Kate Adams Keller

Anne worked closely with Helen's mother to coordinate Helen's education and care.

Michael Anagnos

Anagnos was Anne's employer and mentor at Perkins, who recommended her to the Kellers.

Helen Keller

Anne was Helen's dedicated teacher and lifelong companion, who broke through her isolation.

Michael Anagnos

Anagnos was Anne's employer and mentor at Perkins, who recommended her to the Kellers.

Editor’s Preface

Helen's teacher; her reports and letters are included to explain Helen's education.

The Story of My Life

Helen's teacher who arrives and teaches her language, beginning with the breakthrough at the well-pump.

II

Helen's teacher; mentioned at the end of the chapter as arriving after Helen's naughty pranks, and Helen locks her in a room.

IV

Helen's teacher who arrives on March 3, 1887, and patiently teaches her to spell words, leading to the pivotal moment at the well-house.

V

Helen's teacher; guides her through nature lessons, leaves her in the cherry tree to fetch lunch, and rescues her during the storm.

VI

Teacher who patiently explains abstract concepts like love and think, and uses the method of spelling into Helen's hand to teach language.

Chapter VII

Helen's teacher who uses creative methods like object sentences, raised maps, and outdoor lessons to make learning engaging.

The First Christmas

Helen's teacher who participates in the guessing game and gives Helen a canary.

IX

Accompanies Helen on the journey and describes the scenery to her.

The Sea

Helen's teacher; accompanies her to Brewster, rescues her from the water, and shows her the horseshoe crab.

XI

Helen's teacher, who accompanies her on rambles and lets her ride the pony safely.

XIII

Assists Helen constantly in her speech practice and continues to correct her pronunciation.

The Frost King Incident

Helen's teacher, who is suspected of complicity in the plagiarism but later helps investigate the matter with Dr. Bell.

XV

Consoles and helps Helen restore her self-confidence, persuading her to write for Youth's Companion.

Chapter XVI

Assists Helen with speech and lessons, spelling into her hand.

Chapter XVII

Accompanies Helen to New York and supports her studies at the Wright-Humason School.

Chapter XVIII

Accompanies Helen to classes, interprets instruction, and assists with studies.

XIX

Reads books aloud, interprets for instructors, and supports Helen through academic challenges and the conflict with Mr. Gilman.

Chapter XXI

Helen's teacher who read to her, explained unfamiliar words, and introduced her to Little Lord Fauntleroy.

XXIII

Helen's teacher and companion, present during visits with Holmes, Whittier, and others.

II: Letters (1887–1901)

Helen's teacher and companion, frequently mentioned in the letters.

Letters (1887–1901)

Helen's teacher and companion; accompanies Helen on journeys and supports her in learning and writing.

III: A Supplementary Account of Helen Keller’s Life and Education

Helen's teacher and companion, central to her educational progress.

The Writing of the Book

Helen's teacher and editor, who read the manuscript aloud to Helen and offered critical suggestions during composition and revision.

Personality

Helen's teacher and constant companion, who guides her understanding of the world and is noted for her wisdom and humor.

III: Education

The teacher who developed the method of teaching language to the deaf-blind, documented through her letters and reports, and whose own background and talents are highlighted.

Speech

Provides an account of Helen's speech lessons, her initial reluctance to teach speech, and her support for Helen's practice.

Literary Style

Helen's teacher, credited with her disciplined writing practice and exposure to fine literature.

Endnotes

Mentioned in endnotes for her accounts of Miss Keller's speech and the Frost King incident.

List of Illustrations

Helen's teacher, who informed her of Mr. Brooks's appointment.