Mattie, at the beginning of the book, is a bratty and self absorbed teenager. She then becomes a victim of the Yellow Fever. After that, Mattie becomes a Survivor of the Yellow Fever. Then, she turns into a caregiver. At the end, Mattie grows into an adult. Throughout her journeys and this book, Mattie grows and learns new experiences.
Matilda "Mattie" Cook
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.
Lucille Cook
Matilda Cook is the protagonist in the book Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. She is 14 years of age.
In the book "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Mrs. Cook's first name is Matilda.
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.
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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.
In Chapter 1 of "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, the main character introduced is Matilda ("Mattie") Cook, a young girl living in Philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic. Other characters in this chapter include Mattie's mother, Lucille Cook, and their servant, Eliza.
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.
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