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The Story of My Life · Character

James Keller

Helen's half-brother from her father's first marriage.

minor

Also known as Mr. James Keller, James

First appearance: i the story of my life

James Keller's tie to Helen Keller is one of the pressures that moves The Story of My Life—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

James Keller first appears in 0003 i the story of my life.

With Helen Keller (family): James was Helen's half-brother, with whom she had a warm sibling relationship. With Helen Keller (family): James was Helen's half-brother, with whom she had a warm sibling relationship.

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HKHelen KellerKAKate Adams Kel…RERobert E. LeeASAnne SullivanMAMichael AnagnosJKJames Keller

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  • Family
  • Other

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  • Wider Circle of Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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