The Miracle Worker: Act 1 Questions
The Miracle Worker: Act 1 Questions
The Miracle Worker: Act 1 Questions
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English 10 – EOP Page 2 of 2<br />
2. Flashback. A flashback is a part of a story or play that interrupts the sequence of events<br />
to relate an earlier conversation, scene, or event. What information is provided in<br />
flashbacks about Annie Sullivan? About her brother, Jimmie?<br />
3. Setting. Setting is the time and place of the action of a story or play. When and where do<br />
the events in this story take place? In the time of this play, what were the prevailing<br />
attitudes about the roles of men and women? What were the prevailing attitudes toward<br />
the handicapped? Does Annie share these attitudes? Explain.<br />
4. Conflict. Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. One of Annie’s conflicts is with<br />
Helen. When does this conflict begin? At the end of <strong>Act</strong> One, who seems to be winning this<br />
conflict? In addition to the conflict with Helen, what conflict is Annie having with Captain<br />
Keller? With James? With herself?
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