English

Kailey Ramsey

17 September, 01:07

Helen's family was not wealthy, but she was able to attend the best schools because of her many famous admirers. So many people were awestruck by her ability and drive to learn despite what seemed like insurmountable obstacles. Alexander Graham Bell, the famous inventor of the telephone, had referred Helen's family to the Perkins' Institute. Mark Twain, famed author of Huckleberry Finn and other classic works, introduced her to the owner of Standard Oil, who paid for her education. What is the most important contribution this passage makes to the article? It shows that Helen was influential in her own time. It shows that Helen was poor. It shows that Mark Twain was a famous author. They are all equally important.