Melinda gets into a confrontation with a group of girls who bully her, leading to a physical altercation where she punches one of them in self-defense. The incident results in her losing the little social standing she had left in school.
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.
In the novel "Speak," Melinda runs out of the cafeteria after being publicly humiliated by her former friend, Rachel, and the other students when a misunderstanding about Melinda calling the police on a summer party leads to her being shunned and ostracized. This event is a turning point for Melinda as she starts to withdraw further into herself and struggles with the trauma she is carrying.
Andy Evans, also known as "IT", is a popular senior at Melinda's high school in the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. He is the antagonist who sexually assaults Melinda at a party, leaving her traumatized and unable to speak about the incident.
In the final confrontation between Melinda and Andy in the book "Speak," Melinda confronts Andy about the assault he committed against her at a party. She finally finds her voice and speaks up, revealing the truth about what happened that night. Andy denies it at first, but eventually realizes he can't escape the consequences of his actions.
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 warns Rachel about Andy Speak by telling her that he tried to rape her at a party. She advises Rachel to stay away from him and not to be alone with him. She emphasizes that Andy is dangerous and not to be trusted.
When Melinda tells her Art teacher in "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson about the traumatic event that occurred at a party over the summer, she finally begins to confront her feelings and experiences. By opening up to her teacher, Melinda takes the first step towards healing and seeking help. This pivotal moment sets the stage for Melinda's journey of self-discovery and empowerment throughout the novel.
Melinda Sordino was raped by Andy Evans, the popular Senior Jock in Melinda's new High School.
Ivy is one of Melinda's former best friends with whom she has art with. In the book she is one of the few people to become friends with Melinda again before knowing the reason she called the cops at the summer party.
Melinda tells Rachel about the sexual assault she experienced at a party over the summer. She confesses that she called the cops but didn't speak up to tell them what really happened. Rachel doesn't believe Melinda at first but eventually confronts her attacker.