Second Marking Period

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Second Marking Period Physical body: Melinda cuts her wrist. Quote: “I open up a paper clip and scratch it across the inside of my left wrist.” (87) Significant/Realization: Melinda cutting herself shows her depression. Her action is a sign of suicidal. She could eventually kill herself if she continues. Real World Connection: This part reminded me of when I was eating lunch and some really pretty girl passes by me. I noticed that she had many scars on both of her arms. She had suicidal thoughts. My feelings for that pretty girl were the same for Melinda: shocked and empathy. Emotional State: Melinda’s self esteem is so low. Quote: “I’m sure I was a huge disappointment. I’m not pretty or smart or athletic.” (70) Significant/Realization: Melinda’s thoughts of being a…show more content…
It’s her secret “happy” place where she doesn’t have to deal with others. It’s a place where she can be alone and be at ease with her mind. Real World Connection: How Melinda feels about her closet is the same way I feel about my bedroom. Its one place I can feel at ease. Relationship: Quote: “Dad: “It’s supposed to be soup.” Me: Dad: “It tasted a bit watery, so I kept adding thickener. I put in some corn and peas.” Me: Dad: [pulling wallet from his back pocket] “Call for pizza. I’ll get rid of this.”” (61) Significant/Realization: Melinda and her dad have relationship but it gone to the point where she doesn’t even respond to the simplest questions her dad asks. This shows that this relationship is falling apart slowly and it has reached to its maximum point. Real World Connection: My relationship with my dad is quite similar. The only time I ever really talk to my dad is when I need something like lunch money, what’s for dinner, where’s mom and etc. My relationship with my dad isn’t falling apart but it’s not that together

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