Be a survivor and dont live in the past. This is the theme for the book, Fever 1793. The main character, Matilda, has to learn to cope with the loss of her grandfather who was the only person she had left. The loss made her sad but also made her realize that she has to continue moving away from the city in order to not catch the disease. It is hard for her to leave Philadelphia because it is the city where she grew up, the city with all her memories and she doesnt want to leave those behind. With leaving, she has become permanentally scarred with the expierence of seeing her loved ones die in front of her while she couldnt do anything but watch like a lost puppy.
Also she refuses to catch the yellow fever and give up. She posses the characteristics of being brave and strong. After she is by herself in the lonely city, she begins to help other victims of the fever. For example she helps girls like her that were abaondoned by their parents. She not only becomes great friends with many but also becomes their role model by telling them to never give up.
Matilda can not only teach readers to be a survivor but to always keep you head up. Although she has suffered tremendously, she still remained fortified and watching her deal with the horrific experiences taught not only her, but also us, valuable life lessons.
I have read multiple books by this author and I have enjoyed them a lot. I considered reading this book and chose otherwise. I think I might rethink my choice and give it another chance!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you described the main character. She seems really likeable!
ReplyDeleteI like how you gave numerous examples to support your theme statement. Matilda seems like a very likeable character. The book sounds good, I might give it a try.
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