The janitor’s closet becomes a symbol for Melinda’s psychological state. How does the closet reflect Melinda’s mental state? Why do you think she is so happy to have found this place?
The janitor’s closet, to me, represents her life, empty, unclean, lonely, and depressing. I think she realizes this when she first discovers this room. That’s why she can connect to it so easily. It’s cool to me that she has this, for me my sanctuary, which is my room, is constantly being used by many other people. That makes it so I can’t really relax without being interrupted by my foster brothers, my foster family, or even the people remodeling our house. She’s depressed and lonely. To me, that’s how the janitor’s closet symbolizes Melinda’s psychological state.
Why she is so happy to have found this sanctuary is that it’s the perfect friend for her. The closet has been through everything Melinda has. Like being forgotten, made dirty/ defiled, depressing, lonely. They fit each other, and probably help each other. Like how she cleans it when it was dirty, the room helps her clear her mind. They keep each other company and out of trouble. Being by yourself you’re a different person. When your alone you have no one to impress, or please. No worry about anyone accepting you or making fun of you. It’s pretty nice. Those are my answers for the questions above.
4 comments:
Well I think that she wants to be alone is that she doesen't feel that she fits in the family or school so she wants to be alone.
Tanner, wow your perspective on the closet being forgotten, made dirty, and being depressing is an interesting way to think. I didn't think of it like that but it's brilliant! Good job catching the reader's attention.
I loved this assignment. I agere that it showed her life (after reading this at least.) Although I think that you could have explained things a bit better you did a great job explaining how the closet represents her.
I agree I think that she needs help and if she doesn't get it then she's going to have a rough life. I think she just needs a little time. Shes scared no one will believe her and thats why she won't say anything yet.
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