Laurie Halse Anderson’s historical fiction book, Fever 1793, takes place in the city of Philadelphia. Mattie is surrounded by people infected with yellow fever and must find a way to survive. When Mattie is left by herself, she begins to take responsibility and mature as a character. By Anderson using description and character development, it helps to develop the theme of Mattie maturing and stepping up to take care of her family.
Throughout the book, Fever 1793, Mattie develops into a more mature character. This a result of the theme of taking care of her family. One scene in the story that illustrates the theme is when Mattie takes care of Grandfather when he is “diagnosed” with the fever. Even though Mattie is weak as well, she puts Grandfather
Throughout the book, Fever 1793, Mattie develops into a more mature character. This a result of the theme of taking care of her family. One scene in the story that illustrates the theme is when Mattie takes care of Grandfather when he is “diagnosed” with the fever. Even though Mattie is weak as well, she puts Grandfather