I am reading The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. Right now I am on page 18. I'm not that far, but far enough to blog. So far my book is about Helen Keller. When she was born she was checked out by the doctor, he said she was healthy and nothing was wrong, But her mom was talking to Helen. Helen had no reaction to her mothers voice, she put her had and moved her hand in front of her face. No reaction. Kate (Helen's mom) hurried and called the doctor back in and they figured out Helen was blind and deaf. Then a few years past and Helen is I think about 5 years old. She can't do anything with the other children if she does she just touches their face and has temper tantrums. Kate and Keller are trying to figure out how to cure Helen, but they don't know.
I kind of like this book, but I'm not a big fan of the acts and the plays. Like how it's set up How is always says whose talking, I like it better when the author says like she said or he said at the beginning or end. I guess it's okay to know whose talking and what's going on though better than not knowing at all.
I think the author wrote it because he wanted people to know what raising Helen was about and how hard it was. Also maybe he wrote it this way so other people could act it out and see the set up. Also the explain in full detail what happened. I think this was his motivation because he wants other people to act it out or to see how it happened and give credit to the person that helped Helen.
I'm not sure about the theme yet. Or a cool quotation.
So far my favorite character is Kate Keller. Because she is so gentle and nice to Helen and want to help her in every way possible. She is understanding and caring to her husband and the other children.
So far there are no questions on the book I am reading.
Reading a play is definitely a different experience than reading a novel. You get used to it.
ReplyDeleteThe thing I remember liking about Gibson's script is how he draws us into Helen's world. Imagine being a child and having almost no sensual contact with the world! If I remember correctly, he gives the audience a good sens of how trapped and alone Helen must have felt.
Go back and proofread. Otherwise, so far, so good. Keep going!
Yes, I agree. I felt like I could be there with Helen, and feel what she is going through. Now I am used to reading a play. In some cases it's easier, but in others you get confused. That's what proof reading is for.
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