# Arthur Gilman — The Story of My Life character guide

> Arthur Gilman in The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Gilman, Mr. Arthur Gilman

**First appearance:** 0023-xx

## Who they are

Principal of the Cambridge School for Young Ladies, where Helen prepared for Radcliffe.

## Relationships

### [Helen Keller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/characters/helen_keller)

_professional_

Gilman was the principal of the Cambridge School who oversaw Helen's college preparatory education.

## In the story

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/xviii)

Principal of Cambridge School; teaches English literature and reads examination papers to Helen.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/xix)

Principal of the Cambridge school who reduces Helen's recitations and insists she stay three more years, leading to her withdrawal.

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