Melinda Sordino is the main character and narrator of Laurie Halse Anderson 's 1999 novel Speak.Her last name, Sordino, is an Italian word that can be translated as mute..oing into ninth grade at Merryweather High School, Melinda Mel Sordino goes to a party with three other friends and is raped by a senior, Andy Evans.
The Wear and Tear Theory of Aging. The wear and tear theory of aging believes that the effects of aging are caused by damage done to cells and body systems over time. Essentially, these systems wear out due to use. Once they wear out, they can no longer function correctly.
Age Stratification. Stratification is the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata. Age stratification is the unequal distribution of scarce resources based on one's age. This relates to Ageism because the elderly are sometimes looked down upon and treated unfairly thus giving them an unequal distribution of resources which can be from jobs to everyday help to food.