Extended Summary - Fever 1793: Based On The Book By Laurie Halse Anderson

EXTENDED SUMMARY

FEVER 1793

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON

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CONTENT

A Normal August Day in 1793

Rumors of Fever

An Unwanted Social Call

The Fever Takes Hold

Flight from the City

Abandoned and Alone

Bush Hill Hospital

Return to the Coffeehouse

A New Beginning

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson tells the story of Matilda "Mattie" Cook, a teenager living in Philadelphia during the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1793. As the fever spreads, Mattie's life is turned upside down.

The narrative follows Mattie's transformation from a somewhat naive teenager into a resilient young woman in the face of hardship and loss. The story highlights the stark contrasts between social classes and the prejudices faced by African Americans during this time. Mattie must learn to survive and make difficult decisions about her future.

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Audiobook: 27 Februari 2025