Theme
focused deeply ideas of coming of age.
What is Maturing
Nicknamed the empire state in the 1800"s this state in the north east united states was for a brief time the most populated state until the 1960's
what is New York state
an essay that is broken into smaller fragments that may at times feel unconnected
what is fragmented
the struggles of thirteen-year-old girl
who is Melinda Sordino
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated
Isolation
nicknamed the Salt City in NY
what is syracuse
the antagonist of the story
who is Andy Evans
surrounded by people you are unfamiliar with
what is paranoia
the school in the story
what is the Merryweather High School
the first friend Melinda makes in the ninth grade
who is Heather
how you look in your mind vs reality
what is Appearance
the place where Melinda spend's most of her time
Melinda 's room
who is ivy
an emotional response to a terrible event
what is trauma
this country is one of the largest countries in the world also while being the richest
what is the U.S
Melinda's best friend since grade school at least
who is Rachel Bruin