Raymond's Run Bamueaky Quotes

Why is Squeaky a proud sister? When Squeaky was running the 50-meter dash, Raymond was running also. As she was thinking about how he was running with her, she felt proud and excited for him. "'And by the time comes over I’m jumping up and down so glad to see him, my brother Raymond, a great runner in the family tradition."' This shows she is proud of him and she realizes he is a great runner. She looks back on how Raymond "'always keeps up with me on my trots,"' and how he "'knows how to breathe in counts of seven."' and figures out he is "'a very fine runner"' and she

“Raymond’s Run” is a story by Toni Cade Bambara about an African-American girl known to all as Squeaky who lives in Harlem, New York. Her numerous character traits and values make her very unique and unlike most her age. In the story, Squeaky arrives to the park where the race that she will be participating in will take place. An example of one of her values is, “I squint at him real hard to see if he is seriously thinking that I should lose the race on purpose just to give someone else a break” Bambara (22). This quote shows how much Squeaky values pride and hard work. The example supports the idea of Squeaky’s uniqueness through her values because not many children of that age possess those traits.The character Squeaky from “Raymond’s Run”

I think running is important to her because when the girls tried to embarrass Squeaky and discourage her, on of the girls named Rosie said this: “I don’t think you’re going to win this time.” Though the responding of Squeaky comes out with pride and dignity. She responds this way “ I always win cause I’m the best.” This shows that Squeaky wants to win and she won’t let anyone in her way. Though, Squeaky can’t just say she’ll win and she’ll win.

Raymond’s Run exemplifies familial love between Raymond and Hazel. Although Hazel may be rather dominating over Raymond’s life, Hazel is simply trying to keep Raymond safe (something something finish this later) Raymond is Hazel’s older brother, although he requires special attention due to his condition. Although Hazel is sometimes annoyed by Raymond’s actions, she is satisfied with just looking after Raymond and Raymond tends to be a daydreamer, as sampled when Hazel is walking down Broadway Street and she mentions how she keeps Raymond on the inside of her because he would pretend the curb is a tightrope and he is a circus performer, and he would occasionally jump into puddles, and when Raymond is on the inside of her he would pretend

After reading the story Raymond’s Run by Toni Cade Bombara, it has lead me to make a few statements about the main character and her appreciating the determination of others. The main character, Squeaky, doesn’t take others seriously and is quite arrogant when it comes to her running skills. However, by the end of the story, she has learned that other people are as determined as she is when it comes to running. Not only does she learn to recognize this, but she learns to appreciate it.

This shows that she has a rougher attitude than most kids her age. This may be because Squeaky has had to carry more responsibilities than other kids her age. She would like to be better at other things besides running because throughout the story she says she could beat other kids at things like the spelling bee or piano if she had the time to practice .Her

Also, in the story, “Raymond’s Run”, Squeaky and how she is open about her opinions, serious about running, and does allow other people to tell her what she has to be. One quote from “Raymond’s Run” that demonstrates the theme

In the short story “Raymond's Run” by Toni Cade, Squeaky Is the “spunky kid’. Squeaky is very spunky because, she does whatever makes her happy, and is not afraid to stand up for herself or anybody else. In the short story, it is shown that she does whatever makes her happy. Although running is not the most popular sport, and not many people do it, she still does it (1). This shows how she is spunky because she does not care what everyone else is doing, she just does what makes her happy. She also isn't afraid to stand up for herself, or anyone else. Not only is she not scared to stand up for herself, but for her brother. “You got anything to say to my brother, you say it to me, Mary Louise Williams of raggedy town, Baltimore” (3). This shows

Squeaky, our protagonist, is diligent because she is determined, protective of her brother, and passionate about running. First, Squeaky is determined to be good at running. When she runs she feels like she is dreaming. For example, it says in the story that “I’m standing on the corner admiring the weather and about to take a stroll through Broadway so I can practice my breathing exercises” (40). This shows that Squeaky is determined to be the best at running.

Although confidence is a good trait to have, too much may blind you from someone else’s talents. The main character of Raymond’s Run is a girl named Squeaky, which is her nickname, who is full of pride and has to take care of her “little” brother Raymond. Squeaky’s main goal in the story is to win the 50-yard dash. She has confidence and pride, but it bit too much of it. Throughout the story, Squeaky changes from an over-confident, narrow-minded girl to a more open-minded person.

In “Raymond’s Run”, it is clear to see that Squeaky walks through life with heavy weights and worries on her shoulders. Not only does she have to take care of Raymond, but she also has to deal with her mother, who does not accept Squeaky for who she is. Squeaky’s mother brings her down by not supporting her and expecting her to be a typical girly girl. When her mother brings her down, Squeaky develops insecurities about herself. She may not realize it, but the sassy and rude way she treats others is just an act to cover up her insecurities. When she acts like she is better than everyone else, she is just trying to hide the fact that she has so many obstacles that she needs to overcome. Just like Squeaky in “Raymond’s Run”, “She Used to Be Mine”, uncovers the act that Sara Bareilles puts on, and reveals her true self. Both Squeaky and Sara Bareilles have different dimensions and layers to themselves. Squeaky is also similar to a flower bud that blooms into something beautiful. By the end of the story, Squeaky learns to respect Gretchen, and by doing that she is gaining a new perspective on life. When a flower bud opens up, it grows layers of petals. Each petal on the flower is like each of Squeaky’s different personalities. Squeaky is still figuring out her life, and she is constantly learning from her mistakes and growing from them. While the flower grows new petals, the bud in in the center remains the same, like the heart of the flower. This goes to show that even when Squeaky is changing, she still has the same, loving heart. A heart that loves her family. A heart that loves Raymond. A heart that loves

Usually, people tell others to “respect your elders” since they are older and wiser, or to “respect everyone”. But in Toni Cade Bambara’s story “Raymond's Run”, a skinny young girl, Hazel, is a very fast runner but the people surrounding her do not regard her as much as she would like. Sportsmanship is another form of respect that should be earned and is a two-way thing. Some of the people who show disrespect to Hazel are either jealous of her or do not care about what she thinks. If people want to be praised, they should praise others too.

Squeaky cares about her brother, Raymond a lot and she protects him like a mother. Mary Louise comes with her friends to talk with squeaky, and she tells her how she is not fast. Then she tries to ask Raymond something, but Squeaky stops her. “ You got anything to say to my brother you say it to me, Mary Louise Williams of Raggedy Town, Baltimore.”(Bambara 3) This quote explains how much she cares and is very protective. Rosie tries to be mean and asks squeaky, if she was Raymond’s mother. “ Thats right fatso, And the next word out of anybody and I’ll be their mother too.”(Bambara 3) This explains how squeaky could do anything for her brother no matter what.

Some people can be very confident in themselves, but is that bad? Is it bad to believe in yourself, is it bad to let others know that you believe in yourself? Or is it good? In the story “Raymond’s Run” squeaky is a cocky, responsible, strong, and diligent character.

Not just in running. Squeaky has a hard time living with many problems in her life-- from having an enemy who competes against her in running--to a bigger problem that she cannot solve on her own: having to care for a brother that is mentally disabled. Squeaky needs to balance out her life by trying to act normal and hiding the sadness that she has from her mother acting like she is “somebody else’s crazy child”. She tries to hide from the sadness of having a mentally disabled brother; hide from the sadness that people try to hurt her brother; Hide from the sadness that Gretchen is really mean to her and taking Squeaky’s friends away from her. Squeaky balances out her life by running because running is very powerful for her. It takes away all the thoughts about the bad events in her life. She can finally do something that she likes--she can finally enjoy a feeling of happiness while the cool breeze tickles her face and she hears nothing but the “crunch as [she] zooms over the gravel.” Squeaky uses this belief in herself whenever she comes across problems. She feels strong and brave when she runs. Even though her mother might be disappointed that Squeaky does not wear a “white organdy dress” she is not scared to show people who she is. She does this because she is not a “strawberry” but a runner. As Mark Twain once said, “A man