The Story of My Life · Character
John Greenleaf Whittier
Poet who corresponded with Helen and praised her writing.
minor
Also known as Whittier, Mr. John Greenleaf Whittier
First appearance: ii letters 1887 1901
John Greenleaf Whittier shows up with force in XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Poet visited by Helen; gave her a statue of a slave and praised Miss Sullivan as her 'spiritual liberator.'
John Greenleaf Whittier first appears in 0027 ii letters 1887 1901.
In XXIII: Poet visited by Helen; gave her a statue of a slave and praised Miss Sullivan as her 'spiritual liberator.'
Later, in Letters (1887–1901): Poet; Helen writes him a birthday letter expressing admiration and affection.
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See John Greenleaf Whittier in ii letters 1887 1901