In the novel "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda writes her extra credit report about the suffragettes, who fought for women's right to vote in the early 20th century. She draws parallels between the suffragettes' struggle for empowerment and her own journey to find her voice and stand up against injustice.
In the novel Speak, Melinda's parents were disappointed and upset when they saw her report card. They were frustrated with her low grades and lack of effort in school. Her parents were concerned about her academic future and wanted her to do better.
In the novel Speak, Melinda's parents are at a conference the night of Kyle's party. This allows Melinda to go to the party without them knowing.
Melinda's ex-friend Rachelle.
In the novel "Speak," Melinda runs out of the cafeteria after being publicly humiliated by her former friend, Rachel, and the other students when a misunderstanding about Melinda calling the police on a summer party leads to her being shunned and ostracized. This event is a turning point for Melinda as she starts to withdraw further into herself and struggles with the trauma she is carrying.
In the novel "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Ivy is one of Melinda's classmates. She is described as a popular and talkative girl who is part of the scene that ostracizes Melinda after the party. Ivy, along with her friends, plays a role in the bullying and exclusion that Melinda faces throughout the story.
Melinda's mom works in a clothing store in the novel "Speak." She is described as being obsessed with her job and spends long hours working there.
Yes, in the novel "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, the protagonist Melinda Sordino does attempt suicide by cutting her wrist with a paperclip.
Hairwoman is a character in the novel "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson who plays a significant role in Melinda's life. Hairwoman's support and kindness towards Melinda help her regain her voice and confidence after experiencing trauma. Hairwoman's empathy and understanding create a safe space for Melinda to express herself and begin to heal.
Andy Evans, also known as "IT," is a senior at Merryweather High School in the novel "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson. He is a popular and charming student who rapes the protagonist, Melinda, at a party. Throughout the novel, Andy represents the abuse of power and the trauma that can result from sexual assault.
In the novel "Speak," Melinda paints a tree in art class the week after the pep rally. This tree symbolizes her inner struggles and emotions that she is unable to express verbally. She uses art as an outlet to convey her feelings.
The village in Afghanistan where "Extra Credit" by Andrew Clements takes place is Bamyan. The novel follows a young girl named Abby who is paired with an Afghan pen pal from Bamyan for a school project.
In Laurie Halse Anderson's novel "Speak," Melinda mentions the literary allusion to "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne during spring break when she attends a party at Rachel's house dressed as Hester Prynne from the novel. This allusion highlights Melinda's feelings of alienation and parallels her own experiences with the protagonist of "The Scarlet Letter."