This means that over the course of fever, 1793 shes going to be coming of age, searching for her identity. The character of matilda mattie cook in fever 1793 from. The ludington family the family in the country that matildas mother threatens to send her to. Mattie cooks simple life in philadelphia is shattered when an epidemic of yellow fever rages through the city in the summer of 1793. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors imagination, and any resemblance to actual events. Fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia that happened in the late summer of 1793. Below are four main characters that make the most contribution in the novel. Shmoop guide to fever, 1793 protagonist, antagonist, foil, guide, mentor, and character roles. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. Buy fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson online at alibris. Who are the main characters of the book fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. She has written numerous books for children including turkey pox, no time for mothers day, fever 1793, speak, catalyst, independent dames. Grandfather captain william farnsworth cook lucille cook. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson bookworm burrow.
During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Fever 1793 powerpoint introduces the author, laurie halse anderson, and the general plot and times of the novel. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this fever 1793 study guide. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Shes the main character who goes through tons of changes during this book. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of 1793, andersons story follows matilda cook. Laurie halse anderson began work on fever 1793 in 1993 after she came across an article in her local newspaper commemorating the epidemic that had devastated philadelphia two centuries before.
I think what made it so creepy for me was the reality of it all. What are character traits for mattie in the book fever. I dont have to do it about her mom, it could be about any of the characters so if you have quotes and stuff to show the importance of any other character that would be fine too. The book describes in graphic detail the symptoms, progress, and agonies of the disease, and how it destroys lives and families when philadelphia falls victim in 1793. She is a 14yearold who lives with her mother and grandfather in philadelphia. In laurie halse andersons book fever, we learn about a young teenage girls life during the epidemic. We follow the epidemic through matilda cook and her small group of family and friends. Its an extreme scenario, and in order to respond to it, matilda has to grow up very, very quickly due to her situations and growing up becomes a matter of life and death. Lucille s husband, and william farnsworth cook s son isnt named in the book. The closest ive ever gotten to yellow fever was getting vaccinated against it prior to travel. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the book fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson how is matties mother important to the story. Literature circle questions use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in.
Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson duval county public. The action takes place in the same high school as speak and features. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, 5,000 or more people were listed in the official register of deaths between august 1 and november 9. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. As we summarize andersons book, well highlight some of the important characters. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The reader skillfully portrays the plucky teenaged heroine of this historical novel about the yellow fever epidemic that beset philadelphia in the late 18th century. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook. Who are the main characters of the book fever 1793 by. Juvenile historical fiction published in 2000 recommended age group. After mattie recovered from her illness, she and her grandfather returned back to the city. She has many personalities and is seen doing multiple things grandfather rounddynamic.
Eliza is free a black woman who works at matildas familys coffeehouse. What you never knew about the women and girls of the american revolution. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance. The main character of fever 1793 is matilda cook mattie cook for short asked in fever 1793 how is the relationship between mattie and nathaniel in the book fever 1793. Fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook is the teenage protagonist of a young adult novel. The first night they returned to the coffeehouse it was burglarized. I enjoyed its characters, its point of view, and its historical background. She likes to daydream and sleep in, but is very determined and hardworking when she puts her mind to it. We mean, come on thats just what teenagers in young adult novels do. Many of a persons early life experiences can contribute to this transition, even if it is the simplest of things. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young adults and a new york public library best book for teens. The vast majority of them died of yellow fever, making the epidemic in the city of 50,000 people one of the most severe in united states history. Fever 1793 characters from litcharts the creators of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fever 1793.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Attempting to flee with her grandfather, mattie finds that escaping disaster wont be so simple. Mattie and her mother travel to the ogilvies expensive and large home where they are greeted by mrs. In 2002, after the publication of fever 1793, catalyst was published by penguin under the viking imprint. Laurie halse anderson, general plot, historical background, two conflicting opinions, strange methods and ideas. In an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc.
Matilda mattie cook character timeline in fever 1793 the timeline below shows where the character matilda mattie cook appears in fever 1793. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. Character descriptions and analysis fever 1793 health. Joseph is father to robert and william, his twin sons. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. At the end of each days reading, type a onetwo sentence summary of what we read on the home page of your site. Lucille eloped with him at 17, although her family disapproved of her marrying a carpenter. What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. Laurie halse anderson sets the narrative firmly in philadelphia in 1793 by alluding to famous characters. Fever 1793 characters from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Fever 1793 is a wonderful book about a young foolish girl turning into a mature and hardworking young lady. Quia fever 1793 character identification mattie, being the main character and narrator in the book, wants to turn the coffeehouse into the finest in philadelphia.
Fever 1793 begins in august 1793, with 14yearold matilda cook awakening to a typical day. When a fever starts to spread throughout the town and neighboring towns she will need to grow up fast, especially when her own mother falls ill. Matildas grandfather is a solider, captain william farnsworth cook of the pennsylvania fifth regiment. William cook of the fifth regiment grandfather polly logan. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fever 1793.