The Story of My Life · Character
Sarah Fuller
Teacher who gave Helen her first speech lessons.
minor
Also known as Miss Sarah Fuller, Miss Fuller
First appearance: xvi
Sarah Fuller shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Principal of the Horace Mann School who teaches Helen the elements of speech.
Sarah Fuller first appears in 0019 xvi.
In XIII: Principal of the Horace Mann School who teaches Helen the elements of speech.
Later, in Letters (1887–1901): Teacher of speech; Helen writes to her joyfully about learning to speak and her desire to communicate with her family.
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