Speak

Speak

by

Laurie Halse Anderson

Speak: Part 2, Chapter 24 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Melinda reports her terrible grades, even worse than the first quarter. She even gives herself a D in a made up subject called Attitude.
Melinda is clearly in decline, but cannot seem to care. Her own terrible grade in her made up Attitude subject again reflects both her humor and her apathy.
Themes
Coming of Age Theme Icon
Appearance versus Reality Theme Icon
Isolation, Loneliness, and Depression Theme Icon