Soundness of mind

What disease does Alfred have in Salt to the Sea?

Alfred, a character in Ruta Sepetys’ novel Salt to the Sea, has osteomyelitis, a bacterial infection of the bone. Alfred has a fever, swelling, and pain in his leg, and is unable to walk. He is hospitalized and receives a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.

What illness does Alfred the Great have?

Alfred the Great is believed to have suffered from Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel condition which can cause abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, and fatigue. It is believed that Alfred’s disease was severe enough to have caused his death in 899 AD, although the exact cause of death is not known.

What happens to Alfred in Salt to the Sea?

In the novel Salt to the Sea, Alfred is a young German soldier who is struggling with his faith and his sense of duty. In the end, Alfred is killed while trying to protect the other characters from a bomb explosion. His death serves as a reminder of the tragedy and senselessness of war, and he is remembered as a hero by his companions.