At the Beginning her lip is Cut and Swollen. The Swelling (Damage to her mouth, And her mouth lets her talk) So it shows her Voice is Damage and she isn't ready to talk about the fact she got Raped.
Reserved, isolated, artistic, traumatized, observant.
it is because she is trying to stop herself from saying something about her rape
In the book Speak, Melinda draws a droopy Willow tree.
In the story "Speak," a new student named Heather introduces herself to Melinda in the first marking period. Heather tries to befriend Melinda, but Melinda struggles to open up to her due to her trauma from a recent traumatic event.
In the book "Speak," Melinda creates an art project using turkey bones she collects. She arranges them to spell out the word "help." This project symbolizes her inner turmoil and desire for assistance in dealing with the trauma she experienced.
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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.
In the book "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda is in detention with Rachel Bruin. Rachel is one of Melinda's former friends who no longer speaks to her after Melinda called the police at a party over the summer.
In the book "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda calls the cops on page 125. This is a significant moment in the story as it marks Melinda's decision to speak up about what happened to her at the party.
Melinda goes to the abandoned garden behind the old school in Speak when she goes on her bike ride.
The name of Melinda's school in the novel "Speak" is Merryweather High School.
Melinda being raped at a party by an older student. Melinda's struggle to find her voice and speak up about the assault. Melinda's art project reflecting her emotions and trauma. Melinda facing her abuser in the final confrontation. Melinda finally speaking out about what happened to her and finding closure.
Melinda wants to be seen and heard, to confront her trauma, and to find her voice and speak her truth.