Speak Parts 1 and 2

Front

What group does Melinda identify with her freshman year?

Back

None, she's an outcast.

Front

Why are students treating Melinda so badly at the start of her freshman year?

Back

She called the cops on a party.

Front

Who is Melinda's lab partner in biology?

Back

David Petrakis.

Front

Who is IT?

Back

Andy Evans.

Front

What does Melinda find in the Senior Wing that delights her?

Back

An empty janitor's closet.

Front

Define 'outcast' in the context of social groups.

Back

An outcast is someone who is rejected or excluded from a group.

Front

What is the significance of Melinda calling the cops on the party?

Back

It leads to her social isolation and mistreatment by peers.

Front

Describe the role of David Petrakis in Melinda's life.

Back

He is her supportive lab partner who represents a positive influence.

Front

What does the empty janitor's closet symbolize for Melinda?

Back

It symbolizes a safe space and a place of refuge from her troubles.

Front

Explain the term 'Suffering Artists' as it relates to Melinda's school environment.

Back

It refers to a group of students who embrace their pain and struggles as part of their identity.