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Melanie Is Evil In The Birds
There are many different theories on why birds attacked Bodega Bay in The Birds. The theory that I believe was that Melanie was evil. One example of Melanie being evil was that all of the bird attacks started once she arrived. Another example is that Melanie is evil was that she always hides or leaves the people outside to fend for themselves while she escapes and never gets scratches or marks. One more reason is that Melanie makes the kids go outside and then abandons them in the street. In the movie The Birds there are many examples why Melanie is evil and is the cause of the attacks.

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