Essay from the year 2020 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 3,0, University of Paderborn (Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik), course: Essay Writing, language: English, abstract: This essay criticises Laurie Halse Anderson's portrayal of Andy Evans in "Speak". likening him to a parasite due to his inhuman behavior. It argues that his one-sided depiction limits empathy towards Andy, highlighting the need for more nuanced characterizations of antagonists in literature.