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Melinda Sordino
Fictional character
Melinda "Mel" Sordino (born February 18[1]) is the main character and narrator of Laurie Halse Anderson's 1999 novelSpeak.[2] Her last name, Sordino, is an Italian word that can be translated as "deaf." The character's ordeals were based on Anderson's own experiences; she was raped one summer prior to starting high school.
Storyline
Speak
One summer, prior to starting her first day at Merry Weather High School, 13-year-old Melinda "Mel" Sordino goes to a house party with three other friends and is raped by a senior, Andy Evans. This abuse forces her into silence and drastically changes her life and social structure; when she calls 911 at a party after the assault, she is called a snitch[3]"My brother got arrested at that party. He got fired because of the arrest. I can't believe you did that. Asshole."[4][5]
She finds solace in her art class and teacher, Mr. Freeman Melinda sordino high school.