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1. Poly's death 2. grandfather dead 3. disease spreading 4. Matilda's mother got the diease
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-Her friend Polly died from Yellow Fever (they did not know the cause of Polly's death) -They hear about a mysterious sickness that caused many to move away, including Washington. -Matilda's mother got sick, so they (Matilda and her Grandfather) got sent to visit their friends, the Worthingtons, who own a farm. -They get a ride from farmers, but when they are stopped in a city they are passing through, Grandfather is coughing, so they get kicked out, without their food, clothes, money, etc. -They try to get food, although they are stranded. -When Matilda wakes up, she is just cured from yellow fever. -Her Grandfather is flirting with a nurse, and they promise to dance together one day. -Grandfather takes her back to their Coffee House. -They find that thieves have taken all the food, but nothing from the strongbox. -They bathe and eat a little, but they have almost nothing left. -During the night, thieves come, and kill Grandfather. -Although people are simply buried in piles now, with no priests, she ensures her Grandfather a "proper burial" -She meets a little girl whose mother dies, named Nell. -She finds their old cook, who was also her dear friend, who is working for...the Black Society? The African Society? Something like that. -All the kids catch yellow fever, but they're taken to the coffeehouse and they recover. -There is no word from Mother, whom Eliza thought had gone to the Worthingtons with them. -Finally, the first frost comes, and the fever is over. Her Mother returns after a long time, and she is too weak to manage the coffeeshop. Eliza and Mattie (Matilda) take over. -(oh and I forgot to mention her boyfriend-kinda, Nathaniel Benson, who shows up some durin the book.)
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She wants to send Matilda with the grandfather away from Philidelphia in Hopes that she wont catch the fever, but she does and so does the grandfather but the grandfather dies
Matilda buries her black silk shawl with her grandfather in Fever 1793.
Some character traits of the grandfather in the book "Fever 1793" include being caring, wise, and resourceful. He serves as a mentor and support system for the main character, Mattie, offering guidance and stability during the challenges they face during the yellow fever epidemic.
Matilda Cook from the novel "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson is a fictional character. The story is a work of historical fiction based on the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793, but the character Matilda Cook is not based on a real person.
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The antagonist in "Fever 1793" is the yellow fever epidemic that strikes Philadelphia. The disease spreads fear, sickness, and death throughout the city, creating a challenging and dangerous environment for the main characters.
Matilda and her grandfather encounter a group of robbers who threaten them with violence. Matilda's quick thinking helps them escape by distracting the robbers and reaching safety.
Matilda Cook, the main character in "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, lives in Philadelphia, USA. The story is set during the yellow fever epidemic that swept through the city in 1793.
The main character is Matilda (Mattie) Cook. Other minor characters are her grandfather, her mother, Eliza, Nathaniel Benson, Nell, Joseph, Silas (the cat), Robert and William, Mother Smith, Mrs. Flagg, and Mrs. Bowles.
1. Poly's death 2. grandfather dead 3. disease spreading 4. Matilda's mother got the diease
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Eliza believed that the doctors were wrong in declaring that Matilda, a character in the book Fever 1793, was dead. Eliza insisted that Matilda showed signs of life, such as breathing, and continued to care for her against the doctors' advice.