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Three Days to See

This short story deals with how people take advantage

of having the privileges to see, hear, and speak. Some

people, unfortunately, are blind, deaf, and mute. These

unfortunate people take more time to appreciate life and

the wonders it has to offer. The author, Helen Keller, is

one such person who is blind, deaf, and mute. She believes

strongly that people, who are fortunate to have such senses,

take life for granted. She also believes strongly in living

life to the fullest, meaning, accomplish what you can today

instead of leaving it for tomorrow.

An example from the story of how people take life for

granted is when one says, “I know that I will die one day,

but it will not happen for a long time.” This is when

reality strikes. Death comes in many ways, the worst is

when it is unsuspected and surprising. One can die at any

moment, no matter how healthy or in what physical shape he

is in. Building on that idea, Helen came across many

instances relating to the previous one mentioned. She had

asked her friend what she had seen after taking a walk

through the woods, and her friend replied, “Nothing in

particular.” This is also a perfect example of how people

with the gift and ability to see, take it for granted.

As stated before, Helen also believed in living life to

the fulle...

Three Days to See

This short story deals with how people take advantage

of having the privileges to see, hear, and speak. Some

people, unfortunately, are blind, deaf, and mute. These

unfortunate people take more time to appreciate life and

the wonders it has to offer. The author, Helen Keller, is

one such person who is blind, deaf, and mute. She believes

strongly that people, who are fortunate to have such

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