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Names In Laurie Halse Anderson's Name

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Names are an important part of most books. Speak is no exception. The main character gives names to certain people giving the reader a different view on them. Not only Melinda give names to characters so does the author, Laurie Halse Anderson Name represents who they are as characters.

There are many names used in the story. Melinda’s english teacher has crazy hair. She may even give names unconsciously sometimes. She doesn't give hair women the name because she doesn't like her but because she does have lots of crazy hair. This is more helpful to the reader to get a picture of what the author wants you to think the teacher looks like. This also could give the idea that the teacher is crazy or weird.

And we can’t forget Mr. Neck the

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