Society’s Contribution to Silent Tendency of Sexually Assaulted Child as Reflected in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak

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Published: Sep 25, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25077/vj.6.2.68-74.2017
Keywords:
Speak, sexually-assaulted children, silent tendency

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Resty Maudina Septiani
Andalas University
Eva Najma
Andalas University

Abstract

This research analyzes sexually-assaulted child’s silent tendency as depicted in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. This social problem reflects one of social issues in America in 1999. I use sociology of literature theory from Alan Swingewood to analyze social issue in American society. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. I find that Laurie Halse Anderson depicts Melinda’s silent tendency is influenced by people around her. Sexually-assaulted child tends to not reporting the assault. It reflects sexual assault issue in America in 1999.

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2017)
Section
Literary Studies
Author Biographies

Resty Maudina Septiani, Andalas University

English Department

Eva Najma, Andalas University

English Department

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