She matured by finding her voice and standing up to the guy that raped her. The trees that she kept drawing symbolizes her growth and everything she has been through. She found herself and her voice through art with the help of her art teacher.
In the book Speak, Melinda draws a droopy Willow tree.
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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.
Through notes and short talk. Read the book.
She is Melinda's English teacher
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In the book Speak, Melinda is described as having scabbed lips and being an outcast on page 5.
In the book "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda steals her mother's credit card to pay for her art supplies.
He's Melinda's art teacher.
Melinda's biology teacher in the book Speak is Mr. Neck. He is passionate about his subject and engages his students in hands-on learning experiences.
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