mentality for a long time. She reveals this in her conversation with James: “I thought what she said was exceptionally intelligent. I’ve been saying it for years.” If I found myself in Kate’s position, I would most likely behave and think the same way. I also sympathize with Aunt Ev. If I found myself in her position, I would see the child not as hopeless, but simply having a disadvantage. I would pressure Captain Keller to get the child to a specialist, and would reach out and look for teachers for Helen. Even if the ideas were ludicrous, I would propose them for the sake of having them open for discussion.
mentality for a long time. She reveals this in her conversation with James: “I thought what she said was exceptionally intelligent. I’ve been saying it for years.” If I found myself in Kate’s position, I would most likely behave and think the same way. I also sympathize with Aunt Ev. If I found myself in her position, I would see the child not as hopeless, but simply having a disadvantage. I would pressure Captain Keller to get the child to a specialist, and would reach out and look for teachers for Helen. Even if the ideas were ludicrous, I would propose them for the sake of having them open for discussion.