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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]
I think the most important thing this page is lacking is a lead. Although it has a great plot summary, the readers need to know more about the author, what provoked her to write the novel, and more details about the WHY readers would want to read this book in general.
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