Essay on Helen Keller - Person Whom I Admire
A Miracle Maker
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved” – Helen Keller. Helen Keller may be misfortunate for losing her ability to see and hear. However, the things she has done to overcome these difficulties are the reasons why many people admire her. After having read her autobiography and her book “The Story Of My Life”, Helen has greatly inspired me with her strong character and spirited soul.
Helen Keller was born in 1890 and was just like any other ordinary baby. Unfortunately, hardly had she had the chance to perceive all the beautiful sights surrounding her when a severe illness struck her. That awful disease, which was thought to have been scarlet fever, left poor Helen the disability to see and hear. At the age of seven, being half wild and desperate to be understood, Helen met her teacher, who was also known as her strongest companion – Anne Sullivan. From that moment on, Helen’s life changed dramatically, making her a true legend. Helen soon managed to have a rough image of her surroundings by constantly asking and studying from her teacher. Helen enjoyed learning and was eager to learn anytime and anywhere. Obviously in the end, her keenness and hard work was paid off. Helen learnt how to read first, then speak and eventually learnt to become a very successful and productive person.
Furthermore, Helen is considered to be a very tenacious person. Throughout her life, Helen never knew of the word impossible. Although Helen faced adversity but she never gave up. She was a courageous and ambitious person. In addition to all the terrific personalities mentioned, Helen fulfilled her dream and was the first deaf-blind person ever to be admitted to university. This event has completely changed the world’s thought towards the deaf and blind, and also motivated those like Helen to have faith in themselves. It can be
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved” – Helen Keller. Helen Keller may be misfortunate for losing her ability to see and hear. However, the things she has done to overcome these difficulties are the reasons why many people admire her. After having read her autobiography and her book “The Story Of My Life”, Helen has greatly inspired me with her strong character and spirited soul.
Helen Keller was born in 1890 and was just like any other ordinary baby. Unfortunately, hardly had she had the chance to perceive all the beautiful sights surrounding her when a severe illness struck her. That awful disease, which was thought to have been scarlet fever, left poor Helen the disability to see and hear. At the age of seven, being half wild and desperate to be understood, Helen met her teacher, who was also known as her strongest companion – Anne Sullivan. From that moment on, Helen’s life changed dramatically, making her a true legend. Helen soon managed to have a rough image of her surroundings by constantly asking and studying from her teacher. Helen enjoyed learning and was eager to learn anytime and anywhere. Obviously in the end, her keenness and hard work was paid off. Helen learnt how to read first, then speak and eventually learnt to become a very successful and productive person.
Furthermore, Helen is considered to be a very tenacious person. Throughout her life, Helen never knew of the word impossible. Although Helen faced adversity but she never gave up. She was a courageous and ambitious person. In addition to all the terrific personalities mentioned, Helen fulfilled her dream and was the first deaf-blind person ever to be admitted to university. This event has completely changed the world’s thought towards the deaf and blind, and also motivated those like Helen to have faith in themselves. It can be