Fever 1793 In difficult circumstances people show bravery that they thought they did not have. In fever 1793, characters experience a great deal of loss. For example Nell losing her family, or Mattie losing her grandfather. Even though these bad circumstances have been occurring, characters are getting brave. Their bravery is shown in their action like Mattie opens the coffee shop, Nell lives with Mattie, Mattie finds Eliza, Mattie finds her mom. By experiencing loss the characters are getting braver and have new opportunities. They told of the dying man who pulled himself to the window of his bedchamber and begged people to bring him a drink of water. Many passed by, hurrying away from the sound of his voice, until a brave soul entered