Analyze its deeper meaning. If it is an obvious title, rename it something more symbolic and explain your rationale. A mysterious disease is lurking in the corner, infecting and killing people. The statement,”But Dr.Rush is saying that Yellow fever is spreading everywhere.” (Anderson Page 65). The author names the title “Fever 1793” because it's was the main point in the story. The title was chosen because it was a type of disease/fever that happened in 1793. I would rename the title if I could, I would rename the title, “The Spreading Fever” because it a huge epidemic that was spreading around Philadelphia. Therefore, the title that was chosen by the author because it symbolizes the main idea and it was a real. I would name the title “The Spreading Fever” because it was massive disease in Philadelphia. From whose point of view is the story told? What other voices could tell the story? Be sure to explain how the story would be different from this other, new perspective. Matilda works in a coffee shop with her mom, Polly, and Eliza. The quote states, “I haven’t spelt for years.” (Anderson Page 209). It is told through first person because it uses the word I, which is first …show more content…
The quote,“To make matters worse for Washington, the question about whether he could legally call Congress into session outside Philadelphia was still very much up in the air.” (Murphy Page 93). I would add George Washington’s man and they would have fear of getting the yellow fever while in Philadelphia. George Washington is scared of Alexander Hamilton; because Alexander Hamilton has the yellow. It is relevant because Washington had a fear of being sick, and he is struggling to go to Philadelphia. In conclusion, the fiction version will have Washington struggling with Philadelphia and Congress. While having the fear of getting the fever.
In what ways can the information in the book be applied to your life? Be specific by choosing a specific element from the text as well as a specific aspect of your life.
As the yellow fever strikes, so does the fear. The quote, “Hundreds exited Philadelphia on that rainswept Sunday.” (Murphy Page 21). In the book tried to run away from the yellow fever, because they are scare of it, but for me, I al running away from my problems when I am scared. Same when the citizens run back to home when clear or safe, I do too. The fear in the citizens are the same; we run on what we don’t understand and when we are scared, and flee back when safe. Therefore, the book can be applied to my daily life.
Does the author have an overall purpose/message to the book? If so, what