Loneliness And Isolation In Melinda Speak
Melinda thinks this when she is caught by her social studies teacher in the hall after she gets embarrassed in the lunchroom and leaves. The quote shows that Melinda thinks she won’t be heard no matter what she tries to do or how much she tries to explain, that she feels faceless in the face of the world and in front of people. This reinforces the feeling of isolation and loneliness that the author shows in the first few chapters. I think Melinda also feels a bit bitter about it, she feels as if it’s unfair that she is treated in this way and it only serves to further separate her from others. This attitude Melinda shows towards communication will not bode well for her in the future if she doesn’t change and if she wants to make friends. She