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 * Complete Monster: Andy. He rapes Melinda at the party, taunts her in the hallway (Well aware that she isn't likely to say anything and how unpopular she has become), he is the main cause of her trauma and mental anguish, and is utterly unrepentant of his crimes (Even trying to attack her again towards the end).
 * Crowning Moment of Awesome:
 * Dave standing up to Mr. Neck's xenophobic remarks
 * Crowning Moment of Heartwarming: The bathroom wall. Just...just the bathroom wall. Also, at the end of the book:
 * Tear Jerker: Melinda's parents giving her colored pencils for Christmas.
 * What Do You Mean It's Not Didactic?: Made fun of through the English teacher's opinion of The Scarlet Letter.
 * The Woobie: Oh, Melinda...