She feels bad, she doesn't like how she's built (skinny). or how she looks(to black).
Charlese gets mad at miss Saunders & threatens to vandalize the whole class room. instead maleeka catches the room on fire while helping char & ends up taking the whole blame. after having enough maleeka stands up for herself and tells everyone what really happened & ends up getting charlese expelled !
Maleeka has selfesteem issues
smart and shy
Maleeka is a dynamic character in the story, because she changes throughout the story. At first she hates her skin and later on in the story she ends up being proud of the skin she is in. :)
he gave her gifts and a ring and went out
Maleeka dislikes Miss Saunders because she constantly criticizes her appearance, especially her dark skin and homemade clothes. Miss Saunders' harsh comments make Maleeka feel embarrassed and insecure about her appearance, fueling her resentment towards her.
it is about how momma shaves Maleeka's hair and gets called peanut head. she slaps a girl (charlese) and momma smacks sense into Maleeka... Momma later stops Maleeka from commiting suicide. this is what chapter 9 is about
I do not know who Maleeka is or what she did in the cafeteria to say whether it was right or wrong.
Maleeka wore a baseball cap to school in "The Skin I'm In" to hide her self-consciousness about her dark skin and the teasing she experienced from her classmates. It was a way for her to protect herself and avoid drawing attention to her appearance.
Miss Saunders came to see Maleeka at her house to offer support and guidance. She wanted to discuss the challenges Maleeka was facing at school, particularly related to bullying and self-acceptance. By visiting her, Miss Saunders aimed to connect with Maleeka on a personal level and encourage her to embrace her individuality. This visit demonstrated Miss Saunders’ commitment to helping Maleeka navigate her struggles.
Maleeka attends McClenton Middle School in the book "The Skin I'm In."
Maleeka Madison, Charlese, the twins, Miss Saunders, Maleeka's mom, John-John, and Caleb
In both "Maleeka's Diary" and "The Skin I’m In," characters grapple with issues of identity, self-acceptance, and societal pressures. Maleeka and Caleb, like the characters in Maleeka's diary, face challenges related to their appearances and the judgments of others, which significantly impact their self-esteem. Both narratives highlight the struggles of navigating adolescence while dealing with external perceptions and internal conflicts, ultimately emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self.
Maleeka gets annoyed that Miss Saunders is making a big deal out of what John-John said. John-John forces out a fake apology,He apologizes and says that he won't let her down again, but Maleeka isn't sure she can forgive him yet.
Maleeka wore Charlese's clothes as a way to fit in and gain acceptance among her peers. Charlese, who was popular and confident, represented the type of power and social status that Maleeka desired. By adopting Charlese's style, Maleeka hoped to elevate her own social standing and escape the insecurities she felt about her appearance and background. This decision reflects her struggle for identity and belonging in a challenging environment.
Charlese gets mad at miss Saunders & threatens to vandalize the whole class room. instead maleeka catches the room on fire while helping char & ends up taking the whole blame. after having enough maleeka stands up for herself and tells everyone what really happened & ends up getting charlese expelled !
Charlese gets mad at miss Saunders & threatens to vandalize the whole class room. instead maleeka catches the room on fire while helping char & ends up taking the whole blame. after having enough maleeka stands up for herself and tells everyone what really happened & ends up getting charlese expelled !