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21 days ago | beth

What is the significance of the story of Helen Keller and the water pump?

The story of Helen Keller at the water pump represents a breakthrough moment in her life. This is when Anne Sullivan helped Keller associate the water she felt flowing over her hand with the sign for 'water,' marking the beginning of her understanding of language and communication.

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