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Melinda's Objective Of The Novel 'Silence'

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I believe that the objective of the novel is very effective, as well, in that it focuses on the issue of depression and unhappiness. I think your quote supports this because it draws attention to the issue by implying that “quietness” and “silence” is what the protagonist, Melinda, must overcome in order to escape depression and discontent. I think the author does a good job in implicitly encouraging people to speak up and in getting the message across as she utilized a social experience that teenagers could easily relate to. Even though not all teens go through this same issue, I feel like she was probably successful gaining sympathy for her character, and thus have successfully delivered her message. This changed my perception of depression

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