What was Helen's first understanding of an abstract idea, and how did Miss Sullivan help her come to this understanding?

Question

Include an explanation of the activity Helen was working on when this occurred in one big sentence.

Answer 1

Helen Keller's first understanding of an abstract idea occurred when she realized the concept of "love," which Miss Sullivan helped her comprehend by persistently spelling "I love Helen" into her hand and encouraging her to understand that love was something felt by the heart rather than one of the five senses, during an activity where Helen, still frustrated by her inability to grasp abstract concepts, repeatedly asked for the meaning of "love" while Miss Sullivan patiently explained it through a series of touch-based communication exercises.