Yellow Fever Quotes

Death has a large effect in the world around us, death can be thought about in many ways. People today have many different views on the topic of death. Some see it as an afterlife, some fear it, however all are affected by its presence. After reading the book yellow fever by Laurie Halse Anderson, the book shows that death can be looked upon in many different ways, and how we see death in today’s world. In the story, not only do the main character’s opinions on death become apparent, but as you go further in the story you will find the author’s opinion too. Furthermore, death helps us realize how we grow and move along in life today, shaping us into better and more mature people.

At the beginning of the book, death seems like a thing that doesn’t have allot, the characters seem to to take that for granted. Although at the beginning of the book, it is like the author is trying to hint that there will be …show more content…
At this time in the book robbers come into Mattie’s and Grandfather's house and decide to look for their money box. Little did Mattie know that the robbers were willing to kill. “The man struck Grandfather’s head against the floor. Grandfather’s eyelids fluttered and then closed.”(26). This quote clearly represented how the city gradually died and fluttered to deep slumber under the reign of the yellow fever.
On the other hand some may argue with my point of view. Some may say this book represent new life and prosperity while death gives you nothing but grief and misery. What they fail to realize is throughout the book Mattie is constantly mentioning her struggle to become a woman rather than a little girl. “... I couldn’t take care of Nell I can barely take care of myself.”(27).”’How can i help anyone? I’m just a girl!’ … the first time anyone has treated me like a woman i respond as an infant.”(22). This represents not only Mattie’s internal struggle but also the struggle to find her