and there is always a deeper meaning behind it, may it be the word choice or the details. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson is full of distinct themes and symbols that tell a deeper story than the obvious. The story follows a girl, named Melinda’s journey through freshman year after the traumatic experience of being raped. During the year, she develops depression. In this depressed state, symbols such as a tree, her bedroom, and a white couch to tell her story in a deeper, more detailed level. As she…
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