Helen Keller
Helen Keller is listed as Daughter. Blind and deaf child, vivacious but lacking in human restraint. In the parsed data, Helen Keller is connected to 11 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
11 scenes / 0 dialogue lines19Scenes
13Characters
12Pages
6Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
THE MIRACLE WORKER Save the Cat analysis
The script opens on the Keller family anxiously awaiting their newborn Helen’s fate, only to discover she is blind and deaf.
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Kate Keller
Kate Keller is listed as Mother. A young gentlewoman with a sweet girlish face, later settled in grief. In the parsed data, Kate Keller is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesCaptain Arthur Keller
Captain Arthur Keller is listed as Father. A gruff gentleman in his forties with chin whiskers. In the parsed data, Captain Arthur Keller is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAnnie Sullivan
Annie Sullivan is listed as Governess. An opinionated young woman with vision issues. In the parsed data, Annie Sullivan is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAunt Ev
Aunt Ev is listed as Relative. A benign woman who wears a hat. In the parsed data, Aunt Ev is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 12.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJames Keller
James Keller is listed as Son. An insolent young man, half-brother to Helen. In the parsed data, James Keller is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMr. Anagnos
Mr. Anagnos is listed as School Administrator. Head of the Perkins School. In the parsed data, Mr. Anagnos is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 16.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMartha
Martha is listed as Child. A young Negro child. In the parsed data, Martha is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMildred
Mildred is listed as Infant. The Keller's baby. In the parsed data, Mildred is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPercy
Percy is listed as Child. A young Negro child. In the parsed data, Percy is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesViney
Viney is listed as Servant. Works at the Keller house. In the parsed data, Viney is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDoctor
Doctor is listed as Physician. Elderly man with stethoscope and thermometer. In the parsed data, Doctor is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesYoung Jimmie
Young Jimmie is listed as Annie's brother. A young boy with a hip disability. In the parsed data, Young Jimmie is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 19.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. INT. Nursery - NIGHT
The Doctor and Captain Keller inform Kate that their infant daughter Helen will survive her illness, though Kate remains anxious.
Kate Keller, Captain Arthur Keller, Doctor -
2. EXT. Side of Keller House - NIGHT
Captain Keller watches the doctor leave when a sudden scream erupts from the house.
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3. INT. Keller House - NIGHT
Captain Keller rushes into the house and up the stairs.
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4. INT. Helen's Nursery - NIGHT
Kate discovers that Helen is blind and deaf.
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5. INT. Keller House - DAY
Title shot showing Helen's shadow on the wall.
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6. EXT. Yard - DAY
Helen struggles among drying sheets in the yard.
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7. INT. Living Room - NIGHT
Helen destroys Christmas tree decorations.
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8. EXT. Field - DAY
Kate follows Helen across a field.
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9. EXT. Backyard and Pump - DAY
Helen plays with Martha and Percy at the pump, eventually cutting Martha's hair.
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10. INT. Living Room - DAY
Kate rushes to stop Helen from cutting Martha's hair.
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11. INT. Living Room - DAY
The family discusses sending Helen to the Perkins School.
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12. INT. Living Room - DAY
Helen knocks papers off the desk, leading to an argument about her future.
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13. INT. Living Room - DAY
Helen takes buttons from Aunt Ev's dress for the doll.
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14. INT. Living Room - DAY
Helen overturns the baby's cradle, causing a major confrontation.
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15. EXT. Boston Station - DAY
Annie Sullivan departs for her new position.
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16. INT. Train Vestibule - DAY
Anagnos gives Annie final advice.
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17. INT. Train - DAY
Annie receives a garnet ring from Anagnos.
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18. INT. Train - DAY
Annie shouts goodbye to Anagnos.
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19. INT. Tewkesbury Admissions Office - DAY
Flashback to Annie and her brother Jimmie.
Annie Sullivan, Young Jimmie
Dialogue examples
It will no doubt be difficult for you there, Annie, but it has been difficult for you at our school too, hmmm?
I've brought up two of them, but this is my wife's first, she isn't battle-scarred yet.
Why, this ver-T famous Perkins School in Poston; they're just supposed to do wonders.
I won't give them any trouble. I'll be so ladylike they won't notice I've come.
How can you discipline an afflicted child? Is it her fault?
You really ought to put her away, Father.
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