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In the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson the resolution is that Melinda learns to speak up for herself in the end. After successfully standing up to Andy Evans and reporting him to the police for rape Melinda begins to slowly recover from the trauma of her experience. She slowly begins to talk to her family and friends and by the end of the novel she has regained control over her life. Melinda has become more confident in herself and her decision-making and is actively taking steps to improve her mental and physical health.

The novel also focuses on Melindas journey to reclaim her voice both metaphorically and literally. Throughout the novel she gradually begins to open up to her friends and family and share her story. She also begins to stand up to her bullies including Andy Evans and reclaim her right to speak. By the end of the novel Melinda is more confident in her own voice and has control over her life.

The resolution of the novel is best seen in the last scene where Melinda stands in front of her high school and speaks her truth. She announces that she was raped by Andy Evans and that she will not be silenced anymore. This is a powerful moment of agency and self-determination and it marks a turning point in Melindas life.

Overall the resolution of Speak is that Melinda begins to reclaim her voice and her power. She stands up to her bullies finds her voice and takes back control of her life. By the end of the novel Melinda is more confident in herself and her decisions and is actively taking steps to improve her mental and physical health.

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Antonio Crona

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