We read and studied Act I focusing on the significance and appearance of the key and lock motif. Sofia discussed how Annie Sullivan's past hinders her willingness to become emotionally bonded to another human being, recognizing that the lock and key motif applies to both Helen and Annie. In one portion of the dialogue ,we noted that the dialogue referenced a "key" 8 times. We further discussed the strained relationship between James Keller and his father caused by Capt. Keller's remarriage to Kate. We examined the tone and language of the dialogue that imparts this strain to the audience. Similarly, we examined Annie Sullivan's dialogue and inferred character traits such as humorous , stubborn and sarcastic.