Anne Sullivans persistence and determination is what made her a perfect role model to us all. Anne Sullivan contributed so much to society. After the miraculous rescue of Helen Keller, Anne continued to go through college with Helen and sign the lectures into Helens hands. Anne gave lectures about her faith in Helen Keller and her belief that everyone has the potential to succeed, we just need to help one another. I believe God is the base of Anne Sullivans and Helen Kellers lives. It was extremely rare and risky for a person in the late 1800s to undergo eye surgery and be able to see after. I feel God guided Anne every step of the way from Anne gaining her sight back, to Helen being taught manners. Anne Sullivan has had a strong impact on me personally.In seventh grade my classmates and I were to do a book report on The Miracle Worker. Like usual, I procrastinated and the day before the report was due I did not yet even read the book. Turning to the only other choice in the time we were permitted, my friends and I decided to take a trip to Blockbuster to rent the movie instead. While watching the movie, we were shocked to believe that we were actually interested in it. By the end of the movie I had tears in my eyes as I thought of the impact an ordinary person (with extraordinary talents) could have on a bitter and wild child as Helen. From that day on I have admired Anne Sullivan and have known that is what I would like to do with my life. I want to have an impact on people the way Anne had an impact on Helen. I want to be there for the Disabled who feel they are alone in this world. I purchased a sign language book and began teaching myself some signs after I watched the movie, and read the book too. This past summer I volunteered at A.E.R.O., a special education school, and I was able to encourage the children to be themselves and not allow them to give up. I was there to support the children and when they would lo...
