Analyze Melinda’s reaction to the first day of high school and why her fears seem more intense than that of others. Analyze why she says, “I am Outcast.”
she feels so out of order, she thinks that she sticks out really bad
Examine the meanings of the “clans” and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, music, art, or school? Is this fair? Are adults like this? there are a lot of cliques at school, we dont like other people that are good at things because we get jealouse of them, adults can be like that sometimes
Discuss the “first ten lies they tell you in high school.” Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda’s assumption that they are “lies” is valid?
they tell you that they will be there to help you, when she thinks that they most certainly wont. i think that in a way they do tell lies about being there for you
Examine Melinda’s characterization of the teachers. What do these descriptions reflect?
she doesnt like her teachers too much, they judge her just as bad as the students she thinks
Discuss Mr. Freeman’s approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style?he wants you to paint and draw from your heart, i dont know anyone like that
Discuss Melinda’s home life. How does communication break down in Melinda’s family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would communication be in your family?she hardely talks to her parenst, she deosnt tell them what is going on at school,well i hate talkin to my parents. so i would just let them come talk when they think they need to
Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together? melinda thinks heather is anoying, but they are friends, heather is the only person that is nice to melinda
Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are in the inside? How? Why is this true, do you think?yes this is VERY TRUE!!! most people are just stuck up. you cant judge a book by its cover
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