The Suffragettes

SUFFRAGETTES

The suffragettes was a group of women’s who were fighting for the right to vote. This group was led by Emmeline Pankhurst. They were fighting for their equal rights. sometimes it was led to violent fights. Emmeline was the daughter of Robert Goulden, she was born in Manchester in 1858. She came from a radical political belief family. Her mom started taking her to suffrage meetings in the early 1870’s. The suffragettes started in 1903 after parliament voted against women gaining the vote.

The suffragettes would fit in the book speak because, the girls back then that were part of the group, they felt like they weren’t being heard. that’s exactly how Melinda feels , she feels like people don’t see what’s really inside of her. They see the act she puts on. Also the suffragettes fought for what they believe in and they spoke there minds. They also made sure their opinions got heard even if they had to do it the hard way, like violence. Witch is what Melinda wanted to do, witch was speak up, and to be heard.

In conclusion the whole point of the suffragettes was to be treated equally and for their voice to be heard. So was Melinda’s in the book speak. So this how they are alike. The only way for people to no how u truly feel is if u speak up. Don’t be afraid speak and let your voice be heard.