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    as Canada (“DIX”). Through her crusade for fair treatment of the mentally insane, Dorothea Dix exemplifies the ideals of her time – to protect the rights of all human beings, no matter their age, race, or mental capacity. On April 4, 1802 in Hampden, Maine, Dorothea Lynde Dix was born to Joseph and Mary Dix. Due to her mother's poor health, Dix assumed the household duties of tending to the house and caring for her two younger brothers from a very young age. Meanwhile, her father traveled as a

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    Dorothea Lynde Dix is a famous woman in history that has been commemorated for her many helpful contributions to the world. Throughout her life span, she singlehandedly bestowed her assistance to individuals, states, and even full countries. She is known for many small, well-rounded triumphs but when summed up, all equate to a large portion of kind, beneficial deeds and charitable works. Dorothea Dix left an impact on the world through her efforts of sharing her teachings with others, the treatment

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    Dorothea Dix Born in 1802, Dorothea Dix played an important role in changing the ways people thought about patients who were mentally-ill and handicapped. These patients had always been cast-off as “being punished by God”. She believed that that people of such standing would do better by being treated with love and caring rather than being put aside. As a social reformer, philanthropist, teacher, writer, writer, nurse, and humanitarian, Dorothea Dix devoted devoted her life to the welfare

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    The care of mentally ill patients majorly progressed since the 1800’s and much of this advancement must be credited to Dorothea Dix. During part of the 19th century many perceived the mentally ill as ‘lost souls’. People viewed these patients as incurable and helpless. Mental patients were mistreated, taken advantage of, beaten, thrown into unclean quarters, and abused. Dorothea Dix, a pioneer of her time, advocated for the mentally ill. She changed the way these people were viewed and most

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    Stephen King Biography

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    master), was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. Son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King who got divorced when he was very young, therefore he and his brother started dividing their time between Connecticut and Indiana during their teenage years, but finally king decided to move with her brother and mother in Maine definitely, There he graduated from Lisbon Falls High School in 1966. After that king went to the University of Maine at Orono, staying close from home, while in college

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    Dix was born on April 4, 1802 in Hampden, Maine. She was the eldest of three siblings, who were born to a mentally ill mother and a fanatically religious, alcoholic, and sometimes abusive, father. Although her childhood was far from ideal, her father valued education and taught Dix to read and write at a young age. Dix became the caretaker of the household at a young age and sacrificed her childhood to take care of her two younger brothers. At age 10, Dix left Maine and moved to Boston to live and

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    Kenneth Denicola Professor Phelan English 102 6 June 2018 The King Of Horror Stephen King Stephen King is known to be one of the best horror writers out there. Born in Portland Maine Stephen King was raised by a single mother named Nellie Ruth. Stephens father Donald Edwin disappeared one night after saying he was stepping out for cigarettes then never return home. So Stephen never saw his father again and him and his mother were on their own. After the father abandon them they decided to move

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    Dorothea Dix Thesis

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    better by being degraded” “Dorothea Dix” “The duties of a teacher are neither few or nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character” “Dorothea Dix” Facts When Dorothea Dix was born She was born in hampden,maine in 1802.Dorothea lynde Dix was born on April 4,18 The age 12 when she left home to live with her grandmother in Boston.

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    advocate for themselves get the treatment they truly deserve. Through the altruistic efforts of Dorothea Lynde Dix, she advocated for the mentally ill and for prisoners around the United States, Canada and Europe. Dorothea Lynde Dix was born in Hampden, Maine on April 4th, 1802. She was born to a traveling preacher, Joseph Dix and an often depressed

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    Dorothea Dix ended the tragedy of untreated mentally ill people by building state hospitals. Dorothea Dix was famous for taking a big step in social equality. Dorothea Dix was born on April 4th, 1802. She grew up in the city of Hampden, Maine and later moved to Massachusetts. Her mother was Mary Bigelow, and her father was Joseph Dix. Dorothea began teaching schools, all girls schools at only the age of 14. Her intelligence, motivated her to make such a big impact on social society

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