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[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

Andy Evans should be convicted of sexual assault because Melinda did not say no, or yes. Melinda didn’t say anything, meaning there was no consent given and Andy committed an illegal action, needing to be punished for his bad actions. #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@FloraWfsusd I agree. Also, I think that for someone to reply, they just want to start a conversation. But when someone listens, they want to be able to understand what is going on and figure out the best way to help #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

I golf with the school board president, you know” (Anderson 115). Listening to understand and listening to reply are totally different. To reply, people just want to start a conversation. To listen, people want to help and understand/change someone. #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

Mr.F & Melinda are parallel characters because they both express themselves better using art and are going through a tough period in life. “Some teachers rumorwhisper he’s having a breakdown. I think he’s the sanest person I know” (Anderson 104). #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

Melinda’s parents didn’t handle the situation correctly, seemingly acting childish for trying to avoid Melinda’s feelings. If they happened to care, they would have realized (sooner) that Melinda is going through a lot and needs help and support #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

Parents should speak openly about family issues because everyone is involved. Everyone in the family deserves a voice and an opinion on decisions because it will effect the family in the long run. Issues and problems should be discussed to help and care for one another #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

America should have open boarders because it allows free movement and no restrictions. People should be able to put any name on themselves and should be allowed to act on anything they please without getting criticized for it #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

Maya Angelou was added to the novel Speak bc Melinda and Maya relate as individuals, going though the same traumatic event of sexual assault. Maya is an inspiration, being put over the mirror as she is successful and overcame her experience #tollgvms

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@TanishaKFSUSD These harmful symptoms can affect the person, but how does it affect others who don’t know that Melinda is struggling? Today people don’t share their ideas as they lock themselves in places they feel safe. Where was Melinda feel safe?

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@MelissaTFSUSD @mstollgvms These symptoms can affect all teens. What do these Symptoms mean? Depression? Anxiety? People with problems such as self harm can affect how they feel about themselves. Melinda stays somewhere where she feels safe, so do today’s teens, possibly their room?

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

A8 #tollgvms - Melinda doesn’t feel as if she has her own identity. “Belongs to someone else, someone I don’t even know” (Anderson 17). Nobody pays attention to Melinda as she doesn’t feel herself. People miss these signs Bc nobody can relate to her or notice she changes, no care

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@SharqawiZaina Why does Melinda hide herself? Pink seemed to be a sad 13 year old as she thought nobody was there for her. Does Melinda feel the same? Melinda can’t fake herself and her expressions for long. People who tend to hold their emotion in for too long can burst, will this happen 2 her

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@AviKothari5 The world doesn’t understand her. Does she know that nobody cares for her?Her friends are gone, are her parents gone?They are there, but are they really?People feel as if nobody can be there for them, but there is a possibility that if they open up to other they will discover

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

A7 (2) #tollgvms - nobody is there to help Melinda, and in the song, nobody helped her. “Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you darling” (15). Pink is experiencing the reject as like Melinda.

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

A7 #tollgvms - Melinda and the song are related because she was sexually assault and she started doing thing she usually wouldn’t (PINK). Melinda is changing too, experiencing emotions she wouldn’t have. “I have this halfway place... where I can stay for hours” (Anderson 16).

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@vinnafranchesca Do you think she has people to talk to? She doesn’t not want people to get involve, but do you think anyone will be there for her? Parents? Friends? IT?? People today keep stuff to themselves to try and not get people involved, but sometimes, things need to be shared to get help

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@NataliaCFSUSD People don’t always get what is happening, but can if they listen. Do you think she has people that will be willing to listen to her? Her friends are gone and everyone seems to hate her. Today, people that take part in one action can ruin their reputation or get in trouble

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

A6 #tollgvms - Melinda chose to stay silent because she doesn’t think people will understand. She feels shameful and guilty for calling the cops and since her Friends are gone, she doesn’t think anyone will care for her. She doesn’t want to tell anyone Andy IT assaulted her

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@DiegoMfsusd Can their friendship be fixed? There is no way to tell if Rachel really understands what happened, but seemingly she doesn’t because they never talked after the party. Friendship changes as drama forms and secrets are kept, creating distance between two friends

[Zoe A @ZoeAfsusd]

@NataliaCFSUSD Focus more on one answer. Did anything else possibly happen that doesn’t involve the party? Friendship changes overtime as secrets are held and distance is increased. People today get into a lot of drama for not telling others something or understanding th full story