The villagers had to let go of something that they loved in order to survive the plague physically. However, it is not the physical letting go that was the central theme of the book. However, as the plague continued to spread and affect more lives, some had not choice to let go, particularly when a relative died of the plague. When the plague first hit the village, everyone tried to hold onto the life that they knew. This research will support the thesis that the characters can only survive by letting go of something. The key to the plot revolves around the ability and coping mechanisms of the people as they struggle not only to survive the plague, but to survive the emotional losses that occur. The story revolves around the people in the village who isolate themselves during the Black Death. A Year of Wonders centers around a town in 17th century England.
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