Fever, 1793 Transformations Quotes Page 4
Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
| Quote #10 "If I were you, I'd head down to the market," he continued. "That's where all the best gossips in town have gathered. I glanced at Eliza. "May I go?" "You don't need my permission," Eliza said. She was right. I could choose for myself. (26.39-26.42) |
Not only has she learned to take care of others, but Mattie has also taken full responsibility of herself. She's making her own decisions.
| Quote #11 I looked past the apple seller to the haberdasher's window behind him. Mrs. Epler was right: I was thin. Yellow fever had certainly done away with vanity. I lifted my chin. The shape of my face looked for all the world like Mother's, her nose, her mouth. (26.58) |
Mattie's physical form has changed because of the fever. But what other changes has she experienced? Does she only physically resemble her mother? How else might she act like her mother?
| Quote #12 As we crossed the threshold, the company in the front room fell silent. They were all as shocked by Mother's appearance as I was. The doctor at the chessboard stood in respect. His companion did the same, then every man in the room rose to his feet to honor her. (29.12) |
Mattie has changed and grown older, just as her mother has. What transformation has her mother experienced?
