Christopher
Reeve described a hero as “An ordinary individual who finds the
strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
In speak, Melinda may not be faced with 'overwhelming' obstacles but
she was, without a doubt, an ordinary teenager. After her 'abuse'
she lost all her strength, integrity and popularity at school. She
says: “I have
survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here. So, how can I
find my way? Is there a chain saw of the soul, an ax I can take to my
memories or fears?”
Something like that is not easy to overcome. Eventually, with the
help of a couple of friends and a teacher, she finds the strength to
say 'no' and lets her voice be heard again.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteLove your response to the quote by Reeves.
She was an ordinary teenager but after her abuse, she faces the same epic journey of any great hero in history or literature.