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Tag: Laurie Halse Anderson

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson – Analysis – Essay

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by JL Admin

In Anderson’s novel Speak, the protagonist’s English teacher remarks: ‘‘It’s all about SYMBOLISM.’’ The teacher is referring to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work. However, because of the stress placed on the word symbolism (placing the word in all capitals), one might question whether Anderson is referring to her own writing as well. If she is, what symbols…

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson – Setting

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by JL Admin

Date Rape  According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the definition of date rape is when ‘‘forced sex occurs between two people who already know each other.’’ Date rape occurs in about half of all rape cases reported. ‘‘Even if the two people know each other well, and even if they were…

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson – Literary Devices – Writing Style

Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by JL Admin

Suspense  Anderson does not reveal what is bothering her protagonist until well into the story. This creates suspense, which keeps her readers turning the pages to find out what is going to happen next and why Melinda is acting so strangely. Authors tend to use various forms of suspense to keep their readers engaged in…

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson: Themes

Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by JL Admin

Trauma and the Restorative Power of Speech  The trauma of the rape that Melinda experiences before Anderson’s novel Speak even begins influences the entire story. Because of that trauma, Melinda’s mental state continues to deteriorate as the story progresses. As she attempts to find, within herself as well as in the world around her, places…

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson: Characters

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 by JL Admin

Rachel Bruin  Rachel was the protagonist’s best friend from elementary school through middle school. She is the one person that Melinda wishes she could talk to. However, Rachel believes that Melinda ruined her summer because of the police raid on the last party before school resumed.  Rachel hangs out with foreign exchange students at school….

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson: Summary

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 by JL Admin

First Marking Period  Anderson’s novel Speak begins with the protagonist, Melinda Sordino, on her way to the first day of high school. Melinda is very nervous about boarding the bus, though the reason for her tension is not provided. The school bus is empty when she gets on, but she carefully contemplates where she will…

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