The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a play written by Paul Zindel is about a young girl who learns how to speak up against the abusive people in her life. Tille lives with her verbally abusive mother, Beatrice and crazed sister, Ruth in the messy converted shop in which they call home. In the midst of chaos, Tillie is able to keep her dream alive by focusing on her love for science. Tillie displays resilient traits by recognizing the beauty of science and putting all her energy in the upcoming science fair. Speak, written by Laurie Halse Anderson is another coming of age story about an adolescent girl who spirals into a deep after having to deal with an extremely traumatic event. The summer before her freshman year
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A crucial person that assists Melinda on her road to recovery is Mr. Freeman. As an art teacher, it is his duty to show students how to express him/herself in a unique way. Not only did Mr. Freeman accomplish this, however he also was able to provide comfort for Melinda. When Mr. Freeman learns he will not be receiving any new art supplies, he finds a way to express his anger. To rebel against the his superiors, he creates a vivid representation of what he believes the board looks like, which makes the officials “...sue him” (78). This act of rebellion teaches Melinda it is perfectly to stand up against the people suppressing you. Another way Mr. Freeman provides comfort for Melinda is when he drives her home from school. To Melinda’s surprise, he drives a blue volvo, “a safe Swedish box” (121). This allusion emphasizes Mr. Freeman’s comforting impact on Melinda’s life. At the end of the novel, Melinda finally realizes what a huge impact Mr. Freeman has on her and she eventually says “Let me tell you about it” (198). This statement suggests that she felt confident enough to speak up about her brutal experiences. In Tille’s life, her teacher, Mr. Goodman, also has an impact on her life. One of the first statements mentioned in the play is Tillie’s introduction to the atom where is claims it is “a beautiful word” (7). Mr. Goodman introducing the the principles of
A crucial person that assists Melinda on her road to recovery is Mr. Freeman. As an art teacher, it is his duty to show students how to express him/herself in a unique way. Not only did Mr. Freeman accomplish this, however he also was able to provide comfort for Melinda. When Mr. Freeman learns he will not be receiving any new art supplies, he finds a way to express his anger. To rebel against the his superiors, he creates a vivid representation of what he believes the board looks like, which makes the officials “...sue him” (78). This act of rebellion teaches Melinda it is perfectly to stand up against the people suppressing you. Another way Mr. Freeman provides comfort for Melinda is when he drives her home from school. To Melinda’s surprise, he drives a blue volvo, “a safe Swedish box” (121). This allusion emphasizes Mr. Freeman’s comforting impact on Melinda’s life. At the end of the novel, Melinda finally realizes what a huge impact Mr. Freeman has on her and she eventually says “Let me tell you about it” (198). This statement suggests that she felt confident enough to speak up about her brutal experiences. In Tille’s life, her teacher, Mr. Goodman, also has an impact on her life. One of the first statements mentioned in the play is Tillie’s introduction to the atom where is claims it is “a beautiful word” (7). Mr. Goodman introducing the the principles of