What Happens When You Speak Book Report

Plot: I believe that the plot in this book is a very true to life plot, and I actually very much enjoyed the way that it was told and laid out, because the book’s whole theme was very realistic and believable. I cannot even imagine being Melinda and having to deal with something as horrible and disturbing as being raped, and on top of that having to come back to school with everyone hating you and treating you like an outcast. Overall I think that the plot progresses at a decent pace throughout the book, and you can really see throughout the book that Melinda starts to come out of her shell a little bit, and really bonds with Mr. Freeman, the art Teacher. I like the way the book is laid out, by marking period, because it really helps you really
Both are caught up in their careers and are usually too busy to give Melinda the time of day.
Mr. Freeman – Melinda’s art teacher and one of the few people that she is fond of and opens up to her, he is the one who initially gets her to come out of her shell. He is a good man who wants the best for his students.
David Petrakis - He is Melinda’s biology lab partner and one of her only friends. He is very patient with her and when she is able to speak, it is often to him. He is also one of the few people Melinda actually respects
Andy Evans – The horrible kid who raped Melinda, he often preys on girls who like him only for his good looks.
Heather from Ohio - This young girl is new to Merryweather High when Melinda begins her ninth-grade year. Because she is unaware of what happened at the party, she befriends Melinda. However, Melinda realized that she is only a self-centered social