Examine the impact of malaria in the early 20th century and explore the efforts made by scientists to combat this deadly disease.

What can you infer about the influence of affluent Americans in the early 20th century? What social status did they hold? How would you describe their standing internationally?

Research the Roman ruins mentioned in the narrative. What significance do you believe their history and presence have in the unfolding events?

Read one of Edith Wharton's novels, such as The House of Mirth or The Age of Innocence. How do the characters and the societal structure in the novel compare to those in "Roman Fever"?

Although ‘‘Roman Fever’’ was written in the 1930s, it is set in the mid-1920s. Which decade does the story more accurately portray? What societal changes occurred between these two periods?

An opera was created based on ‘‘Roman Fever.’’ Choose another art form, such as a play, a musical, or a mural. How would this art form represent the themes, actions, and characters of ‘‘Roman Fever’’?

Imagine you are a literary critic. How would you evaluate "Roman Fever" in terms of artistic composition and thematic message? (Ensure you use the text to support your argument.) Create an outline for your essay.