The average American was susceptible to many infectious diseases during the 1800's. Because the spread of disease and pathology itself were not adequately understood until the late 1800's(major epidemics continued to occur into the 1900's, however), and the practice of medicine was relatively primitive, the average life expectancy was very low. Many epidemics occurred in the new and thriving industrial centers of America, where rapid urbanization had not provided for adequate sanitation or living conditions for the burgeoning middle class. Major epidemics were caused by such diseases as yellow fever, cholera, tuberculosis (TB), influenza, measles, scarlet fever, malaria, and diphtheria.…
The book “Fever 1793” by Laurie Halse Anderson has many themes. A central theme would be Perseverance. The book takes place in Philadelphia when fever spreads like wildfire. Mattie is now faced with many responsibility and challenges. She now has to face her fears and try her best and her hardest to survive.…
Sometimes not all people have hope and are happy but other people that are spread that to them. Some of this happens in the historical fiction book Fever 1793 written by Laurie Halse Anderson. There could be many options about this like it couldn't affect another person. But I believe that my reason is the one that makes the most sense.…
Mosquitoland is a book written by David Arnold published in 2015. I have chosen this book because I liked the fact that she was a young girl doing a road trip in a northbound Greyhound bus. The book related the story of a young girl, MIM- Mary Iris Malone, who discovers that her mom is sick. She lives with her dad and her stepmom in Mississippi whereas her mother is in Cleveland.…
Laurie Halse Anderson’s historical fiction novel, Fever 1793, takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mattie is the main character of the book. In the beginning of the book, she only thinks about herself and not about others. In the middle of the book, something tragic happens, and she has to learn to cope and mature throughout the rest of the book. By using descriptive words, and repetition, the author creates a lesson that when people mature, they learn to appreciate what they have, rather then be greedy.…
The Yellow Fever epidemic that raged through Philadelphia in 1793 changed life for Philadelphians who survived the outbreak of the disease. A historical fiction novel, Fever 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson, took place in this advanced, busy city when the Yellow Fever came to town. Matilda “Mattie” Cook, the main character of the novel, has to learn how to survive the fever and keep herself and the ones she loves alive while doing it. All through the novel, Matilda learns a lesson about how saying goodbye to people she cares about is difficult, and has to learn to accept the pain that lingers afterwards - something that Anderson also shows through her use of repetition of flashback in the novel.…
In Fever 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson, sixteen year old Matilda (or Mattie) Cook changes dramatically over the course of the book. In the beginning, she is portrayed to be a young selfish girl who was always too lazy to work. By the end of the book, she is shown to be a strong young woman.…
‘the new woman was persistently represented as a hysteric, whose degenerate emotionalism was both symptom and cause of social change. As symptom, her hysteria was a degenerate form of her natural affections. It was also thought to be a form of brain-poisoning induced by the pressures of modern life and by women’s attempts to resist their traditional roles and ape those of men’. Hysteria disabled women and prevented them from fulfilling their ‘natural’ roles of wives and mothers’. -102. Lucy is perhaps the most obviously modelled on the notions of hysteria prevalent in Stoker’s age. She appears excitable, restless and uneasy with an undefined anguish. We also hear of her physical and mental…
Mattie’s perseverance while facing the challenges of the yellow fever in 1793, grows her maturity and understanding of life. She goes through events that help her realize these things. Things like the death of her grandfather and illness of her mother help lead her on her path from childhood to adulthood.…
Edith Wharton writes a brilliant story in “Roman Fever” that does the job of entertaining the reader in such a short amount of time. Published in 1934, Wharton chooses a setting that takes place in Rome in the 1920s. In short, “Roman Fever” tells the tale of two women, Grace Ansley and Alida Slade, who have been acquaintances for many years. After not seeing each other for a number of years, the two meet up on a terrace in Rome on a trip with their daughters. We see very early that the two women are quite envious of one another, Mrs. Slade especially. In a sense, there is a battle of money that occurs. After catching up, Grace Ansley learns that a letter that she received years ago, that she thought the whole time was written by Mrs. Slade’s husband, Delphin, was actually written by Mrs. Slade. It was all done to make Mrs. Ansley jealous. But before the leaving the scene, we learn that Mrs. Ansley is not the one that should be jealous at all. After all, she did indeed have her daughter Barbara with Delphin all along.…
The beginning of the novel gives me a very "countryside hometown" feeling and mood. The first page talks about somebody just opening up a diner in Whistle Stop, Alabama and what kind of food is sold there. This first page also lets me know what time period this novel is based on. The next couple of pages introduces a couple of important characters such as: Idgie Threadgoode, Ruth Jamison, Sispey, Onzell, Big George, Mrs. Ninny Threadgoode, and Evelyn Couch.…
The Great Influenza is an account of the 1918 flu epidemic written by John M. Barry. Barry writes about scientists and their research of the great epidemic that killed thousands of people. John M. Barry uses many rhetorical strategies in his story to characterize scientific research. He also uses descriptive words to help the reader envision the story.…
Although it is extremely rare that viruses transfer from the animal population to humans, there is evidence that it can happen. The avian influenza virus mainly affects the bird population but has been found in the human population as well. With the increasing outbreaks of avian influenza in birds, it is possible that the rate of human involvement will also continue to grow. Because of the potential risk to humans, it is important for the public to understand the avian influenza, how it is controlled, and its environmental impact. The bird flu also has an impact on lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and disease management. With an increased risk to the human population, the public health department plays a key role in reducing the threat of the avian influenza virus. Because the potential crossover to the human population, evidence-based intervention will help to ensure good quality of health.…
Michael Ondaatje’s book The English Patient was published in 1992. At first this book would appear to be a mystery at first, but at heart it is a story of romance, growing up, and the war. This book takes place at an abandoned villa in Italy toward the end of World War II. Due to the authors writing style he flip flops between characters and settings though out the book making it confusing for some and intriguing for others.…
Bribery is anywhere! I was choosing from the choices of viands infront me. Meat on my left and vegetables on my right. There is this green leafy vegetable that I don’t really like because of the chemical content said to be present in it even after many times of washing it-the cabbage. But wait! It has meat and if I buy this one I will pay less. Imagine the difference of P15.oo which could I add to my savings. I waited patiently while the server is scoops, her ladle moving around, nearby the object of my interest then she stopped. She quickly tied the cellophane and handed it to me and I was only able to say the words, “Pahingi nga po ng sabaw.” I was supposed to be saving money. I asked soup get back. They totally fooled me with their bribe.…