Please Stop Laughing at Me
made by Natalie Mckinstry
summary
This book is about a girl who got bullied all throughout kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. While she was in kindergarten she got to help the special needs kids.The other kids made fun of her. She went to another school it didn’t matter, she still got bullied. As she went through middle school she made friends but she still got bullied. High school was a little better. She made some friends and that helped. After high school was over. And it was time for her school reunion she was nervous. She finally went and she realized that it wasn't so bad.
character analysis
The main character in the book is Jodee Blanco. She starts off as a loving caring person. As high school goes on tho she changes. She got work done to her body and her mind changes while she starts to meet new people. She live with her mom and dad, towards the end of the book her grandparents move in with them. Since she was bullied it made her a stronger person.
conflict/resolution
Jodee encountered character vs society and character vs self. The reason for character vs society is she was bullied all thought school. It wasn't until her high school reunion she forgave all of the kids for the things they had done. The reason for character vs self is at one point in the book she just gave up and let everyone take over her mind and pretty much her body because the other kids would beat her up and throw things at her.
theme
things might be hard but look for the bright side of things
textual evidence
“The hardest thing about being an outcast isn't the love you don't receive. It's the love you long to give that nobody wants. After a while, it backs up into your system like stagnant water and turns toxic, poisoning your spirit. When this happens, you don't have many choices available. You can become a bitter loner who goes through life being pissed off at the world; you can fester with rage until one day you murder your classmates. Or, you can find another outlet for your love, where it will be appreciated and maybe even returned.”
Jodee Blanco
Jodee Blanco
book review
I would rate this book a 5 out of 5. I'm giving it this rate because I loved the detail that she gave throughout the book. I liked how she was able to fit her whole life in one book. Another reason I feel it deserves this rating is because the over all book was just really good.