“A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success.” This quote by Doug Larson explains some of the many qualities of a true friend. In Speak by Laurie Halse Anne, Heather acted as a true friend, however, her actions did not show this. On the other hand, Melinda’s actions did. Since the day “Heather from Ohio” moved to Melinda’s school, they became “good friends”. They ate lunch and rode the bus together. Ocassionally they even hung out and had slept overs, but was Heather actually a true friend?
Friendship is shown in many ways, including accepting you for who you are. Heather does not do this. Heather was incredibly insensitive and naive when she decided to end their friendship. Her reasoning for not wanting to
Friendship is shown in many ways, including accepting you for who you are. Heather does not do this. Heather was incredibly insensitive and naive when she decided to end their friendship. Her reasoning for not wanting to