Anne Sullivan was as remarkable as her student Helen.Discuss. | English & Literature Questions & Answers

In The Story of My Life, Helen Keller not only discusses her awakening into the world of communication, but also of the remarkable tenacity, wit, compassion, and intelligence of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. It is due to Anne's stubborn determination not to give up on Helen that Helen says she was able to finally have a break through. Many teachers had come and gone prior to Annie and so, figured Helen, so would Annie. This was not the case. The student could also talk about how the Colonel tried to dismiss her on many occasions because Annie was outspoken about the way that the family addressed and treated Helen. Standing up to someone in that position over her shows her great dedication to her student. Lastly, Annie Sullivan was daring to enter a field that was primarily held only by men.

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