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Question
What part did Anne Sullivan play in Helen’s life?
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Solution
Anne Sullivan, herself nearly blind, taught Helen to read and write by trying the deaf and dumb finger alphabet method. She also taught her to feel the things, to understand the meaning of the word. Anne Sullivan was with Helen all through her time at the University.
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