Fever 1793 | Topics for Discussion

1. Characterize Mattie. How does she grow and change during the story? What characteristics enable her to survive her illness and traumas?

2. Describe Luanda, Mattie's mother. What makes this character important? Why? What events in Lucinda's past contribute to making her the adult she is?

3. Characterize Eliza. What role does she play in developing Mattie's character?

4. Characterize Mattie's grandfather. How did he support Mattie? Why is his character essential in Mattie's maturation?

5. Mattie befriends Nathaniel Benson. Describe Nathaniel's...

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