Speak

Speak

by

Laurie Halse Anderson

Speak: Part 3, Chapter 7 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Melinda facetiously conjugates the verb “ to cut class” as she skips Spanish class.
Melinda responds to Heather’s betrayal in the only way she knows how: by disengaging even further from the school community.
Themes
Communication versus Silence Theme Icon
Appearance versus Reality Theme Icon
Isolation, Loneliness, and Depression Theme Icon