Although they are not entirely different endings, one
could easily expand upon what is shown in either the novel or the movie of Speak. In
many ways, some readers feel the story is left somewhat incomplete; although Melinda
does gain her voice again and uses it to expose Andy as the "beast" that he is, her
resolution is only just beginning at the end of
the story.
One of the ways you could explore these
alternative endings would be to show what happens to various characters as a result of
the novel's ending. What happens to Melinda following her freshman year? What does the
rest of high school hold for her? How relevant are her art and Mr. Freeman in her
on-going healing process? What becomes of Andy? What repercussions occur as the result
of his actions? Are they legal repercussions, social consequences,
etc.?
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