The Story of My Life · Character
Leila
Helen's cousin who visited the family.
minor
Also known as Cousin Leila
First appearance: i the story of my life
Leila'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.
Leila first appears in 0003 i the story of my life.
With Helen Keller (friendship): Leila was a friend and classmate at the Cambridge School for Young Ladies.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Wider Circle of Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Core Support Network
- Literary & Family Connections
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Relationship notes
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