Characters from Speak

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Melinda Sordino - This character is raped at a summer's end party.

David Petrakis - This character's lab partner is raped at a summer's end party.

Heather - This character is a new student from Ohio.

Mr. Freeman - This character is the main character's art teacher.

Rachel - This character is the main character's best friend before the fateful summer end party.

Ivy - This student is creative and knowledgeable about art and was one of the main character's close friends.

Nicole - Cute and athletic, this character is another of the...
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