Elements of Drama in The Miracle Worker, Acts II and III
Question 7 • * SY2025-26 - 1001040 M/J Language Arts 2 Sem 1 CR
Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker Act 2.(She drops her eyes to spell into HELEN’S hand, again indicating the card; HELEN spells back, and ANNIE is amused.)KATE [TOO QUICKLY]: What did she spell?ANNIE: I spelled card. She spelled cake!(She takes in KATE’S quickness and shakes her head, gently.)No, it’s only a finger game to her, Mrs. Keller. What she has to learn first is that things have names.KATE: And when will she learn?ANNIE: Maybe after a million and one words.(They hold each other’s gaze; KATE then speaks quietly.)KATE: I should like to learn those letters, Miss Annie.What does the dialogue reveal about Kate?
Answer
A
She is strict with Helen’s discipline.
B
She is hopeful that Helen can be taught.
C
She is unwilling to assist with Helen’s learning.
D
She is proud of Helen’s ability to spell correctly.