Within the novel speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, the character Melinda Sordino has grown and changed through her actions, thoughts, and spoken words. A theme that relates to Melinda's growth is open lines of communication during physical and emotional setbacks is vital to overcoming the setback.
the first claim is showing Melinda’s growth through her actions through the viewpoint of Melinda in her freshman year. Melinda behaves in a socially awkward behavior in the beginning due to the fact she was raped at a summer party going into ninth grade. This tragic event, made Melinda emotionally and physically shut down. However, Melinda eventually became an upbeat positive person at the end of the novel, this is due to her perseverance to overcome …show more content…
As the story progresses Melinda developed the skills she needed to overcome the hate she was receiving from her grade. "fresh meat. That's what it whispers”(86). That being said it makes melinda feel she is looked as different in the eyes of her grade. Thirdly, Melinda grows through her spoken words throughout the novel. Melinda rarely verbally express herself in the beginning of the novel. She tended to avoid every conversation she possibly could and did not choose to converse with anyone. As the novel developed and moved along Melinda develops the ability to converse for long periods of time like a normal ninth grader. Linda also gain the confidence she needed to survive the rest of her years in high school. "I follow the sound, pushing the wall, pushing and the Evan's off-balance, stumbling into a broken sink"(194). That shows Melinda gain the confidence to fight back and stand up against Andy Evans.
Lori hole Sanderson, the author of speak, has chosen to write a story about a girl in ninth grade that has have to change and grow through her actions, thoughts, and spoken words. Communication is crucial when you have a physical and or an emotional setback,
the first claim is showing Melinda’s growth through her actions through the viewpoint of Melinda in her freshman year. Melinda behaves in a socially awkward behavior in the beginning due to the fact she was raped at a summer party going into ninth grade. This tragic event, made Melinda emotionally and physically shut down. However, Melinda eventually became an upbeat positive person at the end of the novel, this is due to her perseverance to overcome …show more content…
As the story progresses Melinda developed the skills she needed to overcome the hate she was receiving from her grade. "fresh meat. That's what it whispers”(86). That being said it makes melinda feel she is looked as different in the eyes of her grade. Thirdly, Melinda grows through her spoken words throughout the novel. Melinda rarely verbally express herself in the beginning of the novel. She tended to avoid every conversation she possibly could and did not choose to converse with anyone. As the novel developed and moved along Melinda develops the ability to converse for long periods of time like a normal ninth grader. Linda also gain the confidence she needed to survive the rest of her years in high school. "I follow the sound, pushing the wall, pushing and the Evan's off-balance, stumbling into a broken sink"(194). That shows Melinda gain the confidence to fight back and stand up against Andy Evans.
Lori hole Sanderson, the author of speak, has chosen to write a story about a girl in ninth grade that has have to change and grow through her actions, thoughts, and spoken words. Communication is crucial when you have a physical and or an emotional setback,