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Ragnhild Kaata

A deaf-blind girl in Norway who learned to speak, inspiring Helen.

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Also known as Ragnhild

First appearance: Speech

Ragnhild Kaata shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A deaf-blind girl in Norway whose success in learning to speak inspires Helen.
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Ragnhild Kaata first appears in 0034 iv speech.

In XIII: A deaf-blind girl in Norway whose success in learning to speak inspires Helen.

Later, in Speech: Mentioned as a deaf and blind Norwegian child who learned to speak, inspiring Helen.

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HKHelen KellerLHLinnie HaguewoodASAnne SullivanKAKate Adams Kel…LBLaura BridgmanRKRagnhild Kaata

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