![]() ![]() She wore whatever Kristen approved off, behaved the way the Kristen expected and focused on catering to the needs of her 'best friend' almost to the exclusion of everything else. Chelsea isn't aware of how much of her identity she had compromised in order to remain Kristen's best friend until she is exiled from the group. The first person point of view allows the reader to connect to what Chelsea is thinking and feeling as she navigates her new social reality while her vow of silence ensures the author is able to keep the focus on Chelsea's internal journey. ![]() ![]() The strength of Speechless lies with it's protagonist, Chelsea, and her development from a self centered, shallow, mean girl into a mature, caring individual. Guilt stricken, Chelsea takes a vow of silence, reasoning that it's best for everyone if she doesn't talk at all. Show More a member of her high school's most exclusive clique but identifying the boys responsible for the assault makes Chelsea a pariah. ![]()
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