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iskim
iskim
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High School - 9th Grade

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

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Posted by iskim on Thursday December 18, 2008 at 7:30 AM and tagged with changing mascots, identity, speak, symbols.

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  1. slchanmo1885
    slchanmo1885 Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    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 mascot also reflects Melinda's uncertain identity, as she holds on to the secret of her rape.

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    Posted by slchanmo1885 on Thursday December 18, 2008 at 9:58 AM