I like that stories can empower people and bring light on people who have been disadvantaged by society, and I find a lot of American fiction does this excellently. This review is awkward and uncomfortable because I don't want to sound like I don't find the true story inspiring (it is ironically that which I feel I am trying to do justice). Is every sentence and scene perfectly constructed - is the script thrilling, gripping, engaging, memorable? Or is it that reading culture just hasn't found a way to be critical of the construction and appeal of 'true stories', or even of works with clearly strong social value? Must we only write memoirs, or stories with more social justice than reality, to be bestsellers in the modern day? I don't mean to be unpleasant or take away from the inspiration this story gives to people, but I just want to caution everyone to consider whether this truly is the world's greatest play. I believe playwrights can and should do better than this, to do justice to the reality it represents. I go into slightly more detail with my specific criticisms in the video review. It's nice and inspiring that stories like this happened in real life, but it's sad that this is the best stage adaptation for them. I personally struggle to understand how this play could have a massively higher average rating than Death of a Salesman, and a higher rating and readership than most other plays - 'Hamlet', 'The Importance of Being Earnest', 'Twelve Angry Men', to name a few! I think the 'true story' aspect has overhyped this play. Also, not being American, I'd never heard of this before, and I picked it up on a whim at a library. I read the 1957 telefilm script and didn't think it was anything special, and I think that's mainly because I didn't know it was based on a true story. I personally struggle to understand how this p Video Review, and general updateĭoes anyone know a play on GoodReads with a higher average rating than this? Is this the world's greatest play?
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#THE MIRACLE WORKER SCRIPT UPDATE#
Video Review, and general update Does anyone know a play on GoodReads with a higher average rating than this? Is this the world's greatest play? I read the 1957 telefilm script and didn't think it was anything special, and I think that's mainly because I didn't know it was based on a true story. As I got older I read it a few more times and always found it so inspirational and heartwarming. I remember some of the boys teasing me because I was crying and usually I would have been so upset but I barely heard them.Īfter we saw the play we read the story in class. She was not only going to help Helen communicate but also to live. However, Annie was determined to help this girl who she had grown to love.
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Helen lashed out at Annie (apparently even knocking a couple of Annie's teeth out during a rage). Hired by Helen's family, Annie Sullivan starts to work with Helen and slowly helps her learn to communicate and express herself.
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I remember watching as Helen got so upset when she couldn't express herself and fought those who tried to help. I would love to see this play with my daughter. Another friend just posted a review of Helen Keller's autobiography and I look forward to reading that one too. It will always be one of my favorite plays. I went to this play and read this book when I was in grade 4. I remember watching as Helen got so upset when she couldn't express herself and fought those who tried "No One Could Reach Her" "No One Could Reach Her" I went to this play and read this book when I was in grade 4.