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Fever | Essays and Criticism

• Themes of Racism and Equality

  In the following essay, the critic examines how Wideman presents themes of racism and equality in ‘‘Fever.’’

• Fever as a Metaphor for Racism

  In the following essay, the author explores Wideman’s use of the fever as a metaphor for racism.

• Summary and Analysis of Fever

  In the following essay, the critic provides a brief summary and analysis of ‘‘Fever.’’

• A Most Righteous Prayer

  In the following excerpt, the critic discusses the manner in which Wideman manipulates time in ‘‘Fever.’’

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1. Fever: Introduction
2. Fever: Summary
3. Fever: John Edgar Wideman Biography
4. Fever: Characters
5. Fever: Themes
6. Fever: Style
7. Fever: Historical Context
8. Fever: Critical Overview
9. Fever: Essays and Criticism
   1. Themes of Racism and Equality
   2. Fever as a Metaphor for Racism
   3. Summary and Analysis of Fever
   4. A Most Righteous Prayer
10. Fever: Compare and Contrast
11. Fever: Topics for Further Study
12. Fever: What Do I Read Next?
13. Fever: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. Fever: Pictures
15. Copyright

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