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It is a hypothetical question in which the physical realities of what is...

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 03:58:16 PST

It is a hypothetical question in which the physical realities of what is possible and what is not possible are irrelevant. What I would like to consider is the psychological effects if somehow such a thing was possible. In that case I see no reason why a rape will be as traumatising to men as to women. Men may show or respond to their emotion differently but the basic effect will be same. Further, I believe a sense of being humiliated would be...

I am not sure if they would be similar unless there was a circumstance...

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:17:20 PST

I am not sure if they would be similar unless there was a circumstance of having an environment factor play into considerations, such as at the office, or in the workplace. Or, if there was some kind of team relationship, where that person must be seen again. If the personw as enevr to be seen again, the man might have the same reactions a s a woman, but not to the degree psychologically.

As it is, the male role in the sex act has an inherent element of...

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:59:57 PST

As it is, the male role in the sex act has an inherent element of aggressiveness which can easily turn to violence. If the genders were 'switched' so the "female" became the one who did the penetrating, I would think that the "male's" psychology with respect to rape would be alot like that of real females. It is also possible for a female to rape a male, using some form of intimidation. In that case also I would think the male's reaction...

What would be the reaction of a male, if he was the one who was raped by...

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:48:07 PST

Say the genders were switched, what would a male do in a situation like that.

how does the title connect with specific events form the story

Wed, 6 May 2009 21:21:44 PST

how does the title connect with specific events form the story

who is Lily??

Wed, 6 May 2009 19:52:52 PST

who is Lily??

I absolutely loved it. I found the narrator to be darkly comedic, and I...

Wed, 6 May 2009 12:29:23 PST

I absolutely loved it. I found the narrator to be darkly comedic, and I thought the author either had teenagers of her own or spent a great deal of time with teens, as the diction was spot on.

What were your feelings after reading the opening chapters of the book "...

Tue, 5 May 2009 17:13:09 PST

Speak - Laurie Halse.

What do you think of Mr. Neck's opinion about who a "real" American is...

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:11:58 PST

What do you think of Mr. Neck's opinion about who a "real" American is and why is his opinion offensive?

Where did Heather come from after she moved to Merrywaether High?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:44:50 PST

Where did Heather come from after she moved to Merrywaether High?

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The character of Heather is introduced in the book as a friend and...

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:42:34 PST

The character of Heather is introduced in the book as a friend and "foil" to Melinda...meaning Heather brings out the best and worst qualities in Melinda and is there to help Melinda come to terms with events in her life.I have looked in my personal copy of this book as well as on several websites and can not locate the last name of this character. I am prepared to go out on a limb and say that this character has not been assigned...

What is Heather's last name in the book "Speak"?

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:28:03 PST

What is Heather's last name in the book "Speak"?

The title of the book is "Speak," yet Melinda is silent for most of the...

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:53:27 PST

The title of the book is "Speak," yet Melinda is silent for most of the book. She keeps the secret of her rape and internally suffers from it. In some ways, her self-silencing stems from the fact that she did attempt to 'speak' when she dialed 911 from the party where she was attacked, resulting in the cops coming and shutting down the party, and all of her classmates angry at her for doing so (without knowing why). Her attempt to reach out...

Why are the themes of secrecy and alienation/isolation in...

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:35:53 PST

Why are the themes of secrecy and alienation/isolation in "Speak" significant?

The mascots change about four times I believe, from names such as...

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:58:10 PST

The mascots change about four times I believe, from names such as Trojans and Devils and Hornets. The principal changes these mascots so many times because he is striving to find one that is "safe" and "appropriate." However, while he is wasting his time changing mascots, the students are having real issues. Melinda was raped, but the principal is clueless, trying to find politically correct mascots. The changing of the identities of the...

In "Speak", what do the changing mascots at Merryweather High...

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:30:40 PST

In "Speak", what do the changing mascots at Merryweather High School reflect?

There are several themes in the book, Speak. Two of the biggest themes...

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:49:46 PST

There are several themes in the book, Speak. Two of the biggest themes are about social casting and about keeping secrets. The first, about social casting, runs throughout the book in characters like Heather and Andy Evans. Heather longs to be popular, and Andy already is. Melinda is shunned by the popular people. The casting of the social strata is very important in Melinda's high school. The other theme, about keeping secrets, is what the...

At Heather's house on Columbus Day, Heather shows how self-centered she...

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:43:25 PST

At Heather's house on Columbus Day, Heather shows how self-centered she is through her behavior and conversation. Melinda spills nail polish on the carpet and doesn't make a big deal out of it, because things don't mean as much to her as they do to Heather. Heather is willing to do nearly anything to be accepted by the popular crowd. Melinda doesn't understand the appeal of being popular.