Speak Friendship Quotes

At first, it sounds like Melinda has just drifted away from her old friends. We soon learn there's more to it. In terms of Ivy and Nicole, this might actually be the case.

This early moment shows how much Melinda values her friendship with Rachel. We also see the start of Melinda's sore throat. It seems like Melinda is burning to speak, but can't manage it. Or maybe her case of nerves is making acid in her stomach, which burns her throat.

Aha! Melinda is definitely on lots of people's bad sides. Speak is very much a book about struggling to make, find, keep, and honor friends. This quote shows how hard that can be.