In The Story of My Life, Chapter 9, how does Helen Keller's encounter with Plymouth Rock affect her?

Question

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The Story of My Life, Chapter 9

Responses

Keller continues to be inspired by the stories of the Pilgrims she learns about at Plymouth Rock.
Keller continues to be inspired by the stories of the Pilgrims she learns about at Plymouth Rock.

Keller remembers the man who gave her a small model of Plymouth Rock.
Keller remembers the man who gave her a small model of Plymouth Rock.

Keller feels deeply connected to history because she can physically touch the rock.
Keller feels deeply connected to history because she can physically touch the rock.

Keller thinks that the Pilgrims were like herself because they felt lost in a brand-new land.

Answer 1

In Chapter 9 of "The Story of My Life," Helen Keller's encounter with Plymouth Rock affects her in the following ways:

1. Keller continues to be inspired by the stories of the Pilgrims she learns about at Plymouth Rock.
2. Keller feels deeply connected to history because she can physically touch the rock.
3. Keller thinks that the Pilgrims were like herself because they felt lost in a brand-new land.

The second and third points are derived from her reflections and the connections she makes during her visit. The mention of remembering the man who gave her a model is not a focus of her emotional response to Plymouth Rock.