The Skin I M In Character Analysis

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Maleeka is à unique character in the novel “The Skin I’m In,” she displays various qualities that make her an intriguing character such as strength, dependability, and stoicism. All the bullying and challenges she faces help make her the strong character she is. Maleeka shows dependability in many parts of the novel. When Miss Saunder's showed up seeing Maleeka holding a cigarette she thought that she was smoking. even though Maleeka wasn't smoking she took the blame for char. Maleeka is an incredibly strong character. At first, Maleeka was bullied by the whole school. Everyone made fun of her because of her skin color. People even made a song about how dark her skin was. In chapter 18 when she is with Char and Raise in the washroom, they

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