Imagine going through something so traumatic, that in a way, it separates you from the rest of the world, completely tearing you from your self-worth and confidence. Women in the USA are constantly being sexually, and mentally abused by men. Unfortunately, most don’t have the courage to speak up and defend themselves. This topic relates to Laure Halse Anderson’s novel, Speak, where the protagonist, Melinda Sordino, must endure a brutal attack one horrid night and suffer the consequences for not speaking up. It is when her so called “bestfriend” Rachelle and she attend a party, and soon to be senior, Andy Evans, preyed upon the weak, raping Melinda.…