Characters
Who is the speaker of this Story?
Melinda
What seasons are presented in the book?
All of them (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
What are some symbols in this book?
Chapped lips, mirrors, trees, rabbits and etc.
What was the theme of the text?
Trauma can affect one’s daily life, and isolate them from everyone
What is Rachel also called in the book?
Rachelle
Where does this story take place?
High School
What is the main problem in the story?
Melinda is having to deal with the trauma so goes through on a daily basis as well as seeing the person who did it (Andy) as well.
What does her chapped lips symbolize?
This shows her anxiety because she bits her lips when scared or showing anxiety. Also, the chapped lips represent what happens in her past and how that impacted what happens now.
What are other theme topics that can be used that relates to this book?
Trust, Growth, Friendships, Having a voice etc.
What does she call her English Teacher?
Hairwomen
What was the month and Season where Melinda had gotten raped?
August and the season is Summer.
What do you think the climax of the story is?
Possible answer: Melinda fending off Andy's second rape attempt in the closet.
What does mirrors represent?
This represents self-hatred because after the attack and blaming herself for it, she starts to cover up her mirrors because she can't look herself in the mirror.
Why is trauma considered a topic theme in this story?
What does she call her Principal?
Principal Principal
What are the different "chapters" in the book?
Trick question: The book does not through chapter but rather by marking periods. Also, it has then subscripts or little chapters within them.
What is the relationship between Rachel and Melinda?
Rachel and Melinda used to be friends back in middle school. After the party where she got raped, Rachel didn't understand why the party stopped. Also, Rachel and Melinda didn't start talking until the end of the story where Melinda warned to Rachel that Andy raped her.
What was the weather like where Melinda got raped and left the party?
It was pouring down rain after Melinda called the cops.