Elements of Drama in The Miracle Worker, Acts II and III
Question 8 • * SY2025-26 - 1001040 M/J Language Arts 2 Sem 1 CR
Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker Act 2.KATE: I’m sorry, Miss Annie.ANNIE [INDIGNANTLY]: Why does she get a reward? For stabbing me?KATE: Well—(Then, tiredly)We catch our flies with honey, I’m afraid. We haven’t the heart for much else, and so many times she simply cannot be compelled.ANNIE [OMINOUS]: Yes. I’m the same way myself.Based on the dialogue, which statement best describes Kate?
Answer
A
She has high standards for Helen’s behavior.
B
She is amused by Helen’s outbursts.
C
She disapproves of Annie’s teaching.
D
She knows her parenting methods are flawed.
Explanation
Kate admits that the family uses rewards and gentleness because they do not have the heart to be stricter, even when Helen cannot be persuaded. Her tired tone suggests she recognizes this approach may be a weakness, which best matches “She knows her parenting methods are flawed.”
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