Friday, May 21, 2010

Fourth Marking Period Pages 141- 180.

Summary

Any Evans joined the International Club and is becoming friends with Rachel and her foreign exchange friends. On Easter, Melinda's family doesn't celebrate or to go church like they used to. On the last day of spring break, Melinda goes to the mall. There she sees Ivy and tries to makes conversation with her. They have a conversation about art and Ivy helps Melinda draw a tree. Melinda spies on Rachel with Andy Evans. She fears that Andy will hurt Rachel but feels that she shouldn't be concerned because they aren't friends anymore. She goes to her closet to think about everything, she then writes Rachel a note saying that Andy Evans will hurt you and to stay away. Melinda is forced to give a presentation on suffragette. She is scared so David and Melinda come up with an idea to get away with not having to say anything in front of class. When their idea fails, she has to go to MISS again. Melinda stays after in art and Andy Evans comes in looking for Rachel. He asks where Rachel is and Melinda doesn't say anything. Rachel comes in and gets Andy. Ivy comes in shortly after and can tell that Melinda is upset. He says that Andy is a joke and a creep. While staying home sick, she thinks about scenarios of how she would tell anyone. She thinks about being on Oprah and other TV shows. When Spring arrives, Melinda rakes the yard. For the first time in a while, she talks to her father and asks him to get flower seeds. In gym, they are playing tennis. Melinda is paired up with Nicole to show how to play. She gives Nicole a run for her money and impresses everyone with her tennis skill. Melinda plans on playing tennis with her father eventually. Melinda's teacher cuts her hair and everyone can finally see her face. While in art, Ivy gets marker on Melinda's shirt. They both go to the bathroom to try to clean up her shirt. They talk about Rachel going to prom with Andy and both agree that he's trouble. On the bathroom wall Melinda writes, "Guys to stay away from", and writes "Andy Evans", under it. Heather appears at Melinda's house for help with a Martha project to decorate for the prom. Melinda denies to help, for the first time she sticks up for herself.

Analysis


Andy is becoming closer with Rachel and is going to the prom with her. Melinda and Ivy are getting to be better friends again and agree that he's a creep and Rachel shouldn't be hanging out with him. Melinda writes a note to Rachel saying to stay away from Andy because he will hurt her. When spring comes, Melinda is becoming herself again. She talks to her father and sticks up for herself when Heather asks for help.

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