Kayley Flores English pre ap- 1st period Part 1- précis Speak by Laurie Anderson is a young adult fiction book that takes place freshman year at school in New York. The novel is circled around Melinda Sordino, the protagonist, and Andy Evans, the antagonist. The conflict happens because Melinda called the cops at a summer party. She struggles to make friends and speak up about what really happened that night during the school year. Summer is getting closer, so Melinda decides to get her stuff out of the janitor’s closet where then she is confronted by Andy. She finally escapes of the closet and soon reunites with her old friends because now they finally know the truth. This story expresses how you can’t judge people because you never really know what they’re going through. Part 2- Essay questions 1-What do think will happen after Melinda finally speaks up to Mr.Freeman? 2-Dicuss the reasons why most of Melinda’s friends ignored her. 3- Do you think that after Melinda’s parents find out about what happened they’ll become closer? Why or why not? Part 3- characterization …show more content…
In the beginning of the book Melinda sees Mr. Freeman as strange and just another lame teacher as shown in, “He started out as such a cool teacher. Is he going to make us thrash around with this ridiculous assignment without helping us?” (32) Throughout the story Melinda slowly grows respect for Mr.Freeman and can begin to trust him. They’re relationship can be seen getting closer when he gives her a ride and says, “You’re a good kid. I think you have a lot to say. I’d like to hear it.”(123) In the end Melinda finally gathers up the courage and opens up to Mr. Freeman by saying, “Let me tell you about