In "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Grandfather, who is a key character in the story, dies from complications related to the yellow fever epidemic that ravages Philadelphia. He becomes ill and ultimately succumbs to the disease, highlighting the devastating impact of the epidemic on families and communities during that time. His death serves as a poignant moment for the protagonist, Matilda, as she grapples with loss and the harsh realities of the crisis.
When the theives broke in.
No, the mother doesn't die... but the grandfather does.
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A portrait of his wife or her grandmother.
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After her grandfather dies in "Fever 1793," Mattie's mother also falls ill with yellow fever. Mattie is left to care for her mother and nurse her back to health. Eventually, her mother recovers and together they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the epidemic.
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In the book "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Mattie's grandfather fought in the American Revolutionary War. He shares stories of his experiences with Mattie throughout the book.
When Mattie awakens in the garden in "Fever 1793," she sees her grandfather dead from yellow fever and the chaos and devastation that the epidemic has caused in Philadelphia. The garden has been abandoned and the city is in a state of crisis.