Speak Questions on Mr. Freeman

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In Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak, Melinda's journey to find her voice is significantly influenced by her art teacher, Mr. Freeman, who provides a safe space for her to express herself through art....

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In Speak, Mr. Freeman and Ivy react to Melinda's turkey bone art project with deep insight and concern. Mr. Freeman is delighted and interprets the piece as reflecting Melinda's pain and isolation,...

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Mr. Freeman experiences issues with the school board due to their refusal to fund new art supplies, forcing him to use leftovers from the previous year. Initially, he rants to students but later...

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Melinda considers Mr. Freeman the sanest person she knows because he challenges conventional rules and authority, unlike her other teachers. As her art teacher, he uses unconventional methods like...

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Mr. Freeman, Melinda's art teacher, perceives her inactivity as a result of emotional trauma. Without directly questioning her, he implicitly understands her situation and encourages her to express...

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