Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
After being raped, Melinda struggles to find her voice and speak out.
Summary
Speak is a novel by Laurie Halse Anderson that tells the story of Melinda Sordino, a high school freshman who is ostracized by her peers after calling the police at a summer party. After being raped, Melinda struggles to find her voice and speak out about what happened to her. She finds solace in her art class and slowly begins to open up to her teacher and a few select friends. In the end, Melinda is able to confront her rapist and reclaim her voice.
Interpretation
Speak is a powerful story about the strength of the human spirit and the importance of speaking out against injustice. It is a story of resilience and hope, and a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference.
Who is this book for?
Speak is a young adult novel suitable for readers aged 14 and up.
Keywords
Young-Adult, Fiction, Rape, Resilience, Hope