Painting, drawing, sculpting... art. It can be a powerful thing as Melinda descovers throughout
Speak. Throughout Melinda's struggles (see previous posts) she finds a feeling of calm and safety in art. It is something she still finds hope in, even when she feels like giving up. Usually, Melinda is very quiet but her art expresses so much emotion that she hides inside. For example, Melinda's art teacher says "This has meaning. Pain" when he sees her project (Anderson 64).
In this way I can connect to Melinda. Art to me is a way to calm down and express my feelings. Being able to relate to Melinda in this way helps connect me to the book and understand what she is feeling. The way Anderson develops the sense of need Melinda has for art shows how powerful it is.
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| An example of how art can express feelings that may be hidden. |
I really liked how you related the book to your personal life.
ReplyDeleteI like how you connected this to your life. I also like how you had a caption on the picture. I can definitely relate, art is an easy way to express emotion and calm down.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you could relate this to your own life and make it relatable to the reader. I liked this post.
ReplyDeleteI like the personal connection and the picture is a great example.
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