# Merton S. Keith — The Story of My Life character guide

> Merton S. Keith in The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Keith, Mr. Merton S. Keith

**First appearance:** 0023-xx

## Who they are

Helen's mathematics tutor during her preparation for college.

## In the story

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

Referred to as Mr. Irons; teaches Helen Latin grammar and arithmetic.

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

Private tutor who teaches Helen algebra, geometry, Greek, and Latin, making mathematics interesting and preparing her for college.

### [College](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/xx)

Helen studied under Mr. Keith for another year before entering Radcliffe.

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