Villain or Victim?
Context: Great authors develop multi-faceted characters who mirror the complexity of regular
people. Just as none of us is all bad or all good, neither are the characters in a well-developed
work of literature.
Directions: You will essentially take on the role of prosecutor or defense attorney to construct an
argument in favor of or against a particular character in terms of his or her responsibility for the
events that occurred in Salem.

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.