Because the doctors believed by draining blood that you would drain the fever from you, and make more clean blood.
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In the book "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Mrs. Cook's first name is Matilda.
Dr.Rush took blood from fever victims to get rid of the "pestilence".
In "Fever 1793," Matilda's mother, Lucille, contracts yellow fever and is treated primarily with rest and care from Matilda and other characters. As the story progresses, they resort to various remedies of the time, such as bloodletting, which reflects the limited medical knowledge of the era. Despite their efforts, Lucille's condition worsens, highlighting the desperation and helplessness faced by families during the epidemic. The treatment underscores the broader theme of suffering and resilience amidst the chaos of the fever outbreak.
Yes, in "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Lucille, Matilda's mother, falls ill with yellow fever. Although she initially survives the disease, her health deteriorates, and she ultimately dies. This event profoundly impacts Matilda and shapes her journey throughout the story.
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.
"Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson has 29 chapters in total.
Fever 1793 was published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
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The Flaviviridae family.
"Imp" appears on page 73 in the novel "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson.