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The Buffalo Asylum
Creative Writing Activity:
Write either a postcard or a letter to a friend from the point of view of the person you chose.
Pick one person and write from their perspective. Consider what we've learned today and incorperate some of this information into your writing.
A woman whose husband has died and has no money to pay for her debts
A young man who fights with his family and acts against societal norms
A man who has seizures and gets angry easily
A doctor who treats patients at Buffalo State Hospital
A guard at one of the poor houses
Include at least 3 of the following points:
Where you are and why
What you’ve packed to go there
What your treatment is like
Describe some of the other patients
What your day is like
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