"In an earlier post on The Miracle Worker, we looked at the relationship between Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. Thematic discussions and explorations when analyzing a play like The Miracle Worker can also be helpful when attempting to connect a play’s characters, actions, and plot to an overall idea. Discovering and establishing certain core themes can lead to even more discovery on the part of the reader. Here are three themes that are important in William Gibson’s play of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller, and the Keller family."