Abstract The following discussion provides a detailed description of the life of Dorothea Dix, who sought to create new opportunities for the mentally ill to obtain specialized care and treatment for their problems. The writer discusses that her efforts led to the development of asylums and mental hospitals, which offered these individuals a means of discovery and hope that will not be forgotten.
From the Paper "The work of Dorothea Dix was highly significant during a transitional period in American History. Her strong desire to provide assistance to those with physical and mental problems facilitated a new wave of advancement in the care and treatment of the ill. During the 1800s, many of her ideas were considered to be radical and unconventional, yet she held a steadfast belief that individuals suffering from a variety of ills deserved improved treatment and opportunities for wellness. Throughout her life span, Dorothea Dix supported patient rights and the well being of those in need, and her legacy is primarily based upon these key principles. The following discussion will describe the life of Dorothea Dix in greater detail, emphasizing her life's work, determination, and courage in an attempt to reform the care and treatment of those affected by physical and mental impairments."
An analysis of the dinner sequence at the Nicolais' in the film noir movie, "In a Lonely Place," showing how it foreshadows the justification of Dix's paranoia.
Abstract This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the scene at the Nicolais' dinner table from Nicholas Ray's film noir movie "In a Lonely Place," showing the many ways in which it indicates that the paranoia of the character of Dix is justified and that people are spying on him. The writer describes the scene in almost shot-for-shot detail, showing how the props, the angles from which the shots are taken, the poses and movements of the characters and the way in which they are filmed all work together to emphasize the currents behind what the characters say and build up Dix's paranoia. This paper contains figures.
From the Paper "The sequence begins with Dix and Brub sitting at the dinner table and ends when Dix is about to direct Brub and his wife in a re-enactment of the Mildred Atkinson murder. Dix is seen pouring sugar into what seems to be coffee, thus suggesting the end of the meal. There is a wide shot of the entire table, which looks to be set up for four people. Sylvia was expecting or perhaps hoping that Dix might bring a friend, as suggested by her. Three forks are visible next to the unused plate. She seems to have made an effort for such a simple and supposedly improvised reunion. There is a shot showing her entrance into the room (still 1). It is not known if she has absented herself from the meal for any reason and for how long. She is not smiling and there is a shadow over half of her face."
Abstract The 1800s was a century filled with immense change. The emotions of repression, and the desire for sexual equality that burnt within the hearts of women would be sent forth into this new era of reform. The paper shows, however, that women didn't stop at defending their natural right to equality. They also fought for other radical ideas concerning temperance, the abolitionist movement and prison reform. Despite the inferior status of women at this point in time, the paper discusses how they managed to play a substantial role in this Reform Crusade.
From the Paper "As the temperance movement was a giant leap in the status of women, the abolitionist movement was also yet another progression towards the goal of reform. In the mid-1800's, the movement took off due to the efforts of two particular women. Angelena and Sarah Grimke were raised proper young women, but also grew up detesting slavery, and they made sure that their opinion was known. In response towards a pastoral letter condemning the sisters efforts, Sarah Grimke writes that "Men and women were created equal"(Skinner 61) and ultimately proclaims that women are worthy adversaries especially involving issues such as the abolitionist movement."
Abstract The paper examines how the nursing profession has had its fair share of important contributors since its inception. The writer proposes that there are few people in the world who have not heard of Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale, or Dorothea Dix. The paper further discusses how not all contributors to nursing are as instantly recognizable, however, nor are they all nurses. Dr. Susan Dimock and Linda Richards are two of these individuals. This paper discusses the contributions made to the nursing profession by these two women.
From the Paper "Dr. Susan Dimock Dr. Susan Dimock was not a nurse. As a woman physician of her time, she a ground breaker herself. At the time that she was practicing, she was one of a handful of women doctors in the United States (Holder, 2004, p.1). Even before her involvement, nurses were given training, of a sort."
Abstract The paper describes the painting as oil on canvas that was donated to the Art Gallery of Ontario by the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1988. This expressionistic painting measures 90.8 x 61 cm and the figure of Dr. Stadelmann is presented in a naturalistic but stylized manner. The paper explains that the pre-iconographic level of analysis, the level defined by Panofsky and cited in Schneider Adams in "The Methodologies of Art" as primary, or natural subject matter, gives an object of a standing male figure.
