![]() ![]() The Ogilvie family is a somewhat comically self-important society family in Philadelphia. SUMMARY OF SPEAK Speak: The Graphic Novel is based on the 1999 text novel by Laurie Halse Anderson, and later adapted into the graphic novel format by. The events described in Chapter 7 occur on the same day as Chapter 6. She spills tea on herself and then begins to pant, finally collapsing with a high fever. During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Instead of being excited, however, Colette appears ill at ease and pale. The conversation turns to Colette's recent engagement. Ogilvie's youngest son Edward, Jeannine rudely interrupts and scoffs at the idea. Cook gently hints that Mattie might perhaps be a suitable wife for Mrs. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. The tea is particularly unpleasant for Mattie - her clothing is uncomfortable and fragile, her mother is distracted and unintentionally rude, and Colette and Jeannine are rude and insulting. During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Ogilvie and her two daughters, Colette and Jeannine. Mattie and her mother travel to the Ogilvie's expensive and large home where they are greeted by Mrs. ![]()
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