Helen Keller - Angela Merkel
The Rise, Dies
Helen Keller, who overcame blindness and deafness to become a symbol of the indomitable human spirit, died this afternoon in her home. She strongly denied allegations that bribes were paid for the supply of tanks to Saudi Arabia, describing them as "totally absurd". "Then, came the illness which closed my eyes and ears and plunged me into the unconsciousness of a newborn baby." But commentators and politicians alike are at a loss to define what she stands for. She developed into a crusading humanitarian who espoused Socialism; and she energized movements that revolutionized help for the blind and the deaf. Her rapid rise on the back of the scandal has been noted by the satirists. Her life thereafter became a triumph over crushing adversity and shattering affliction. Angela Merkel first came into prominence during the darkest days of the party-slush scandal. "That she comes from the East is a sign that the reunified Germany is coming back together". Her remarkable mind unfolded, and she was in and of the world, a full and happy participant in life. The gamble paid off, the choice of Merkel to lead the party represents a mini revolution. The illness, perhaps scarlet fever, vanished as quickly as it struck, but it erased not only the child's vision and hearing but also, as a result, her powers of articulate speech. The party right-wing is troubled by such liberalism but has failed to block her progress. Angela Merkel's success has been meteoric.
Source:
- Whitman, Alden. “Helen Keller, 87, Dies.” New York Times, June 1, 1968.
- Broomby, Rob. “The Rise of Angela Merkel.” BBC News, March 20, 2000.
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