32 pages • 1 hour read
John Edgar WidemanFever
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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How does Wideman’s representation of the fever situate it as an event of global significance?
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What is the relationship between the short story form and Wideman’s portrayal of the fever, its causes, and its heroes?
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How does the story portray Allen’s decision to stay with Dr. Rush?
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