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Melinda "Mel" Sordino (born February 18 [1]) is the main character and narrator of Laurie Halse Anderson's 1999 novel Speak. [2] Her last name, Sordino, is an Italian word that can be translated as "deaf." The character's ordeals were based on Anderson's own experiences; she was raped one summer prior to starting high school.
Speak is written for young adults and middle/high school students. Labeled a problem novel, it centers on a character who gains the strength to overcome her trauma. [1] [2] The rape troubles Melinda as she struggles with wanting to repress the memory of the event, while simultaneously desiring to speak about it. [2]
Exposed as a rapist and a liar, Andy soon corners and threatens Melinda in a custodian closet. Andy demands Melinda take back her accusation, attempting to rape her again. In the struggle, Melinda overpowers him, blinding him with turpentine and holding a shard of glass from a broken mirror to his neck, threatening to kill him. They are found ...
The Challenge alum Melinda Collins and her husband, Matt Collins, are expecting a baby boy this October. ... The reality television personality suffered a miscarriage in March 2021 after ...
Melissa Peterman (born July 1, 1971) [1] is an American actress, television host and comedian. She has played the role of Barbra Jean in the television comedy series Reba, [2] appeared as Bonnie Wheeler in the ABC Family/Freeform series Baby Daddy, and was host of ABC Family's Dancing Fools, ABC's Bet on Your Baby, and CMT's The Singing Bee.
Valerie Bertinelli is getting candid about some recent struggles in her love life.. The TV personality and actor shared a lengthy post on Instagram Feb. 17 in which she reflected on “mistakes ...
Hailee Steinfeld is praising her fiancé, NFL star Josh Allen, after an incredible football season. The Buffalo Bills quarterback's season ended after the team was defeated by the Kansas City ...
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