Speak DQ 3

Discuss what precipitates Melinda’s skipping school and what she does.
She was going to a hospital, she lays in one of the beds and pretends she’s a patient.

Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood?
No;you could’t do what teens did; people baby you; sometimes you want to be treated like a kid and sometimes you don’t.

Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
She can start making good grades again.

Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda felt hurt when Heather didn't want to be her friend anymore; Friendship is standing up for your friend and helping them out when they need it

Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
Melinda thought she was in love with 'IT' until he raped her.

Melinda wishes her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Where do we learn about things like that? Can we learn about love from a book? Explain?
T.V.; no, because books aren't people and they cant express the joy of it.

Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
I would try my best to fall asleep.

Analyze Mr. Freeman’s effect on Melinda, inside and outside the art class. Do you agree with his statement, “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Yes.

Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
You have to do things on your own to find yourself; yes; Something about you.

Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
Life; people make mistakes, but you can learn and sometimes fix them.

Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
She started feeling even lonelier but she started finding her voice.

Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
Rachel didn’t believe her, so she felt a little angry and upset.