Melody is not like any other eleven-year old in her class; she is different in many ways, but what does set her apart is that she is very intelligent, but she cannot show it through language. In this novel we will see how Melody copes with the struggles every pre-teen faces, but in addition to that, we also see how her disability makes growing-up a little harder than usual, especially when you have a brilliant mind, but cannot readily show it.
Evaluative Criteria: Theme and Gender
What is an intelligent eleven-year-old supposed to do in a world where opportunities are not given to students like her? In Melody’s world, we are shown how her search for inner strength and equality are not always easy to conquer, especially when you are considered “different” based on your looks. Through her journey, we are shown the Culture of Disability within the public educational setting, and through this viewpoint we notice how some battles still need to be fought for change to happen. It is through these prejudices though, that character is built, and with these changes in our actions and thoughts can help build compassion and understanding to the human experience.
More about Melody:
If you want to know more about Ms. Draper and how she created Melody, visit her website-Sharon Draper's Website. It includes valuable information about her work as well as biographical information for further research.
Draper, S. (2012). Out of my mind: A
novel. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
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