Dear+Dorothea+Dix



  (Hannah Wilson) Application: After having my students read my example of a letter to Dorothea Dix, I would ask them to write in their own words the importance of Dorothea Dix in the reformation period. I would give them the option of writing a letter to Dorothea Dix as an adolescent of that time period or write from the perspective of Dorothea Dix. After the activity, I would want to have a class discussion on how they think it is important in the 1800's and today's society to have specialized institutions for people who are mentally ill.

//From Dr. Lee// - I appreciate the form you used here, but think it would best to shift from a letter form to a story form. You can make Fred the central character and narrate from an omnipresent stance. You should also try to find some resources on Dix that you can use in your application.