The Keller family hired Annie Sullivan to teach Helen. Helen had been left blind and deaf by an illness at a young age. Sullivan was unable to communicate with her through speech. Therefore, Sullivan taught Helen language by spelling words into her hand. Although "doll" was the first word spelled into her hand, Helen did not understand what was happening at first. She finally understood the meaning of language a few weeks later, with the word "water." Learning language changed Helen into an eager scholar. Do It! Sullivan was . Press enter to interact with the item, and press tab button or down arrow until reaching the Submit button once the item is selected A successful B defensive C courageous D inexperienced