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Percy

A friend who corresponded with Helen.

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First appearance: ii letters 1887 1901

Percy'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.

Percy first appears in 0027 ii letters 1887 1901.

With Helen Keller (friendship): Percy was a fellow student at the Wright-Humason School who became a friend.

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HKHelen KellerCKCaptain KellerAGAlexander Grah…PEPercy

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  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Wider Circle of Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Core Support Network

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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