speak's major theme is alienation because Melinda starts the school year isolated by her outcast status, by the secret of her recent rape, and by the fact that her rapist goes to her school. Her old friends won't talk to her, much less sit with her on the bus. The school assembly is worse. Kids are laughing at her. Rachel is with them.Melinda reads Rachel's lips saying "I hate you" Therefore, speak's major theme is alienation because Melinda starts the school year isolated by her outcast status, by the secret of her recent rape, and by the fact that her rapist goes to her school …show more content…
Melinda's been having trouble talking lately. Ms. Connors and the basketball coach ask Melinda to tutor the boy's team. She nods yes, but doesn't have any intention of doing it. Melinda keeps skipping school more, only to find herself in in-school suspension Therefore, speak's major theme is alienation because Some of her isolation is self-imposed; she intentionally withdraws from