In The Story of My Life, Chapter 9, how does the visit to the Perkins Institution for the Blind affect Hellen Keller?

Question

The Story of My Life, Chapter 9

Responses

Keller is sad when she realizes that she has few friends her own age.
Keller is sad when she realizes that she has few friends her own age.

Keller is thrilled to be able to speak her own language directly to others.
Keller is thrilled to be able to speak her own language directly to others.

Keller is proud when she realizes the accomplishments of other blind people.
Keller is proud when she realizes the accomplishments of other blind people.

Keller is angry about visiting the place where Laura Bridgman had been taught.

Answer 1

In Chapter 9 of "The Story of My Life," Helen Keller expresses a mix of emotions regarding her visit to the Perkins Institution for the Blind. She is particularly inspired and proud of the accomplishments of other blind people she encounters there. This sense of pride comes from recognizing their achievements and the possibilities that exist for individuals with disabilities, which motivates her in her own educational journey. Therefore, the most accurate response would be:

Keller is proud when she realizes the accomplishments of other blind people.