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Examples Of Prejudice In The Miracle Worker

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In the play The Miracle Worker prejudice is a popular theme. William Gipson presents this theme mostly in the beginning of the play. Prejudice is judging someone before getting to know them. One example of prejudice in The Miracle Worker would be when Annie first arrived at the Kellers’ home. They saw her and thought she wouldn’t be a good teacher just because of the way she looked. James [coolly]: Miss Sullivan? Annie [Cheerily]: Here! At last, I’ve been on trains so many days I thought they must be backing up every time I dozed off- James: I’m James Keller. Annie: James? (the name stops her.) I had a brother Jimmie. Are you Helen’s? James: I’m only half a brother. You’re to be her governess? Annie [Lightly]: Well. Try! James: [Eying Her]:

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