Question

read this scene from the miracle worker act 3. (now helen begins groping, sensing something, trembling herself; and kate, falling one step in onto her knees, clasps her, kissing her. helen clutches her, tight as she can. kate is inarticulate, choked, repeating helens name again and again. she wheels with her in her arms, to stumble away out the doorway....) how do these stage directions add meaning to the play? the stage directions explain the characters facial expressions. the stage directions illustrate the appearance of the room. the stage directions reveal the historical time period. the stage directions describe the characters emotions.

Explanation:

The stage directions describe actions like Helen trembling, Kate clasping and kissing her, and their physical interactions. These actions are indicative of the emotions they are experiencing. For example, Helen's groping and trembling might show her anxiety or a newfound awareness, while Kate's inarticulate, choked repetition of Helen's name and their physical embrace show strong emotional connection (likely love, relief, etc.).

Answer:

The stage directions describe the characters' emotions.