What are some good quotes from the book Speak?
Speak Quotes
- “’When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.
- “It is easier not to say anything.
- “This closet is abandoned – it has no purpose, no name.
- “Deprived of Victim, Mom and Dad holler at each other.
- “I close my eyes, this is what I’ve been dreading.
- “You don’t like anything.
What page does Melinda say it’s easier not to say anything?
“It is easier not to say anything. Shut your trap, button your lip, can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say” (pg 9).
Why does Melinda not Speak?
The summer before starting high school, she was raped by a senior student, Andy Evans. Due to her trauma and inability to tell anyone about what happened, Melinda spirals into a dark depression; loses her ability to speak with ease; and can express her pain only through physical acts, such as biting her lips and nails.
What does Melinda’s tree symbolize?
Near the beginning of the novel, Melinda is assigned a tree as her yearlong assignment in art class. As the narrative progresses, Melinda’s attempts to draw a tree come to symbolize her ability to move past her rape, and to mature as a person.
What does Melinda look like in Speak?
Melinda’s physical appearance is rarely described, except in the context of what clothing she is wearing and how her lips are chapped and scabbed over. It is also mentioned that she is a size ten while trying on jeans at the store her mother works at. It is also mentioned she has black eyebrows and “muddy” brown eyes.
What page does Melinda cut herself in Speak?
Chapter 43 – Rent Round 3 She hides in her bedroom and sleeps in her closet while also scratching herself with the sharp edge of a paper clip. She wonders if a suicide attempt is a call for help, what is the cutting?
Who said you have to know what you stand for not just what you stand against in speak?
Quote by Laurie Halse Anderson: “You have to know what you stand for, not just w…”
What is the message of the movie speak?
Speak is a movie that shows how devastating sexual assault can be. The movie clearly displays changes that can occur in a victim’s daily lifestyle after such traumatizing event especially to teenagers in high school.
What is the moral of speak?
Moral/Message: The moral in this book spoke strongly of standing up and not being afraid to face your fears. This is such an important message for teens to grasp because so many kids today end up hating their high school years. Those years should be the best of their lives!
Who are the Marthas in speak?
The official Marthas are Meg Harcutt, Emily Briggs, and Siobhan Falls. They consider themselves followers of Martha Stewart and they decorate accordingly. They raise money and food for charity, but they also seem to be rude, shallow human beings.
What is Melinda’s secret in speak?
For the majority of the novel, she refuses to admit to herself that she was raped — a fact that makes it hard for Melinda to heal and continue with her life. Melinda attempts to confide in her ex-best friend Rachel, who is dating Andy and initially doesn’t believe her.