Melinda looks up to David because he can speak up and stand up for himself.
She tells Rachel that she likes him as friend.
David is Melinda's lab partner. He is a little nerdy, but "could be cute without his braces." He is smart, not afraid to speak his mind, and seems real cool down to earth. He stands up to Mr. Neck about racism also. The name David is also an allusion to the story of "David and Goliath". David stands up to Mr. Neck like David stood up to Goliath.
She says it because David stood up to Mr. Neck
David advises Melinda to report Mr. Neck's inappropriate behavior to the school authorities to prevent him from harassing other students in the future. He encourages Melinda to speak up and not suffer in silence.
David Petrakis advises Melinda to find her voice and speak up against injustice, even if it is difficult or unpopular. He encourages her to overcome her fears and to stand up for herself, reminding her that staying silent only perpetuates the problem. This advice is crucial in "Speak" as Melinda learns to assert herself and confront the trauma she has been trying to repress.
At the end of "Speak," Melinda is taken to the prom by her former friend, David Petrakis. He supports her and encourages her to embrace her true self, which helps Melinda regain her confidence. Their interaction signifies a turning point in her journey towards healing and self-acceptance.
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In the book Speak, Melinda draws a droopy Willow tree.
rachel doesnt like melinda because she got them invited to a very popular party that everyone was going to and melinda called the cops for what rachel believes was for nothing. she only finds out later that it was because melinda was raped.
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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.