Why is tallying the day's income such a chore? Mattie finds that its very difficult to get the heart and reason to fully align. When the story starts to pick up Mattie finds herself in a situation causing her to become more like a mother figure. Note: Take a look at the picture of a lady who looks like a doll, has a pretty small face and quite big and not narrow eyes. In the book, it teaches that during tough times, it is important to step up and take charge. Using the poem earlier, answer the questions below: (a) What keywords does the speaker use to paint a harsh portrait of New York City? ROD1216. Harsh. One of those people affected by the fever is Mattie Cook. As customers arrive at the coffee house later that day, they gossip about the rising number of fever cases in Philadelphia and speculate about what could be causing them. Nevertheless, by far these are some of the most inspiring words that I have ever heard. In the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, Count Dracula is conflicted between the ability to control himself in his emotions and desires while having to keep his own idea of his abilities, appearances, and personality. This all bring us to Fever, 1793, a book that we also totally love. Or that there was a Free African Society that helped citizens of Philadelphia in the epidemic regardless of race or class. the longer she puts it off the harder it will be. You have no business ordering these men around. Why does Grandfather call himself a fool? On page 179 chapter 23 it saids Nell climbed in my lap and fell asleep sucking her thumbI worked the knots out of her hair slowly and gently(Anderson 179). Example: I took the bread from my plate and broke it into three pieces which I handed to the twins and Nell. Her novel Chains (2008) is another work of historical fiction, chronicling the life of a young slave girl in 1776. The quotations weave a dense historical tapestry that suggests that Mattie's experience was in no way singular. Fever 1793 is the story of an ordinary teenager growing up in extraordinary times, having to grow up quickly and make hard choices. And oh, one last thing: unlike all those zombie movies, the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 was totally and completely real. The orphanage was so crowded and had so many children that Eliza realized that she would be better off with her special person. As often happens in the story, Mattie is jolted from her daydream by harsh realityher city is no longer familiar to her. 2. (including. How do the Ogilvie daughters treat Mattie? Located on the Delaware River made it an ideal spot for accessibility and trade. In Fever 1793 the setting, plot, and characters all revolved around one summer in Philadelphia in the year 1793. She selflessly assumes guardianship of the orphan Nell.