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Why doesn’t Melinda stand up to Mr. Neck when he catches her in the hall?

Why doesn’t Melinda stand up to Mr. Neck when he catches her in the hall?

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Mr. Neck represents a sense of otherness and intimidation. Melinda can't speak because she fears oppressive men like Mr.Neck who shuts down other ideas and punishes the weak like immigrants who come to the country. Melinda feels weak and like many immigrants, isolated.