Laurie Halse Anderson’s historical fiction story Fever 17933 takes place in Philadelphia.
In Fever 1793, a theme is putting others first. Grandfather carries Mattie to Bush Hill, although he is sick as well. He put Mattie before himself when she needed help, even though he needed help too. Grandfather risks his own safety to protect Mattie which shows he feels responsible for her. This lesson of selflessness is one that Mattie takes to heart. When Eliza takes in Mattie, she is given a full bowl of soup. Mattie pours half of it back, looking after the twins and Nell. “Eliza ladled out a full portion into my bowl, but I poured half of it back”(173). This is significant because she put the kids’ wellness before her own. Certainly it could be
In Fever 1793, a theme is putting others first. Grandfather carries Mattie to Bush Hill, although he is sick as well. He put Mattie before himself when she needed help, even though he needed help too. Grandfather risks his own safety to protect Mattie which shows he feels responsible for her. This lesson of selflessness is one that Mattie takes to heart. When Eliza takes in Mattie, she is given a full bowl of soup. Mattie pours half of it back, looking after the twins and Nell. “Eliza ladled out a full portion into my bowl, but I poured half of it back”(173). This is significant because she put the kids’ wellness before her own. Certainly it could be