Characters
The most likeable character in the novel, is very charismatic (charming), and meets an unfortunate ending.
Who is Grandfather?
2 parts:
Who tells the story?
What point of view is the story told in (1st, 2nd, 3rd)?
Mattie tells the story, this is 1st person point of view.
_____________ can be both physical and emotional.
Suffering
The Color Yellow
Name one place you saw the color yellow in the novel and what it symbolizes.
fever victims = pain, suffering, death
rags tied to porch of infested house = danger, caution, illness
Blanchard's balloon = hopes, dreams, freedom, the future
imp : pest :: detest : _________
Name the relationship and solve.
relationship: synonyms
answer: hate
African American cook who works for the Cook Coffeehouse, plays an important role in Mattie's life and helping fever victims.
Who is Eliza?
This is the year the story took place.
When is 1793?
Great achievements can be made, not through physical strength, but by _______________.
perseverance
Mosquitoes
Where did they appear in the novel and what do they represent?
Appear in the opening scene, buzzing around Mattie's head when she wakes up.
Represent annoyance, cause and spread of the fever, danger.
destitute : wealthy :: robust : ____________
Name the relationship and solve.
Relationship: antonyms
answer: weak
Widow who runs the Cook Coffeehouse, stern and businesslike, changes drastically throughout the novel, has a complicated relationship with Mattie.
Who is Mother/Mrs, Cook/Lucille
The story takes place in this city, which is the largest city in America at the time.
What is Philadelphia?
Define theme.
The message of the story, a lesson for the reader to take away
Grandfather's sword
Where does it appear in the novel and what does it represent?
Appears with Grandfather, in the coffeehouse when the robbers attack.
Represents:
-Grandfather's military experience and accomplishments
- Defense, bravery and strength when Mattie uses it to fight off the robbers
Mattie : Philadelphia :: Eliza : ____________
Name the relationship and solve.
relationship: part to whole
Answer: Cook Family
Painter's apprentice of the Peale's, seems to understand Mattie better than anyone else, gains acceptance throughout the novel.
Who is Nathaniel Benson?
Name AT LEAST one internal conflict from the story.
- Mattie vs grief
- Mattie vs decisions
- Mother vs grief
- Mattie vs dreams
- Nell vs grief
_________ come in all shapes and sizes, but the basic elements of love and care do not change.
Families
How would you characterize Mattie at the beginning vs end of the story?
Beginning: self-absorbed, lazy, bratty teenager
End: loving, caring, matured, responsible young adult
Mother : stern :: Grandfather : ____________
Name the relationship and solve.
relationship: descriptive
answer: wise
Is taken in and cared for by Mattie, heals Mattie when her heart was broken, becomes part of the newly extended cook family.
Who is Nell?
Mane AT LEAST one external conflict from the story.
-Mattie vs yellow fever
- Mattie vs mother
- Mattie vs robbers
- Grandfather vs old age
- City of Philadelphia vs epidemic
- Mother vs Nathaniel Benson
___________ and ____________ can take you far in life.
Courage and strength (mindset)
What does Mattie's character represent?
- People can change
-Growing up
-You gain wisdom through experiences and challenges
Fever 1773 : novel :: Nathaniel : _________
Name the relationship and solve.
relationship: item to category
answer: painter