Question

read this scene from the miracle worker act 2. (annie) wipes the hand clean and leads helen to her bureau, where she looks for something to engage her. she finds a sewing card, with needle and thread, and going to her knees, shows helens hand how to connect one row of holes.) how do these stage directions add meaning to the play? the stage directions suggest the historical time period. the stage directions describe annies manner of speaking. the stage directions show how annie reacts to helen. the stage directions explain helens facial expressions.

Explanation:

The stage directions show Annie's actions like wiping Helen's hand, leading her, finding a sewing card, and showing her how to use it. These actions are Annie's reactions to Helen, as they describe what Annie does in response to Helen (to engage her). The stage directions don't mention the historical time - period (no details like clothing styles from a specific era etc.), don't describe Annie's speaking (no quotes or tone indicators), and don't explain Helen's facial expressions (only Annie's actions).

Answer:

The stage directions show how Annie reacts to Helen.