Squeaky like other people throughout life are changing so much
because they have new experiences that make the way they see things
different. Taking care of her brother Raymond changes Squeaky
because she dont want anyone to hurt his feelings. Squeaky likes to
be a winner and who can blame her. She wants to beat everyone in
the big race because she works hard to be the most fastest runner
around. She wants to be the best and gets a little mad at a girl in
the story. She’s good runner too so maybe Squeaky is jealous or
worried that she could win the race instead. Squeaky likes this girl
better at the end of story because Squeaky is in first place and the
other one just comes in second
Raymond changes in the story and Squeaky changes right along
with him. At first you think Squeaky is the only runner in the family
but later on you find out that Raymond could be a pretty good runner
hisself with Squeaky acting as his coach. So a brother and sister
change the way they see other people and themselves.
because she don’t want anyone to hurt his feelings. Squeaky likes to
be a winner and who can blame her. She wants to beat everyone in
the big race because she works hard to be the most fastest runner
around. She wants to be the best and gets a little mad at a girl in
the story. She’s good runner too so maybe Squeaky is jealous or
worried that she could win the race instead. Squeaky likes this girl
better at the end of story because Squeaky is in first place and the
other one just comes in second. This is a change Squeaky has that
makes her a better person because now she might even be freinds
with the girl.
I really like stories that tell about characters who learn new
things about themselves and change for the better. Raymond’s Run was
one of those stories. I wish more people I know would change like
Squeaky did, becoming more honest and more understanding of others
like people should be.
It is the fifty-yard dash that changes Squeaky. During the race
she becomes aware of Raymond’s own race. She sees him running
outside the fence. Winning the race makes Squeaky a different person.
Her views of others has changed. She smiles a smile of respect to her
opponent Gretchen, and she even considers the idea of Gretchen as an
assistant coach for Raymond. During the race, watching Raymond run
along the side, Squeaky decided to coach him to run. No longer does
Raymond have to be simply in her care because now she is able to
see him as having a fuller life.
In conclusion, the recognition and pride of winning the race makes
Squeaky become more grown up. She now knows herself better. She can
be do well at other things besides running and discovers new ways to
improve herself and make things better for her brother too.
Squeaky is a girl living in Harlem. She doesn’t have to do chores
or work for extra spending money. She just cares for Raymond, which
is her main responsability. Raymond is her bigger and older brother.
She thinks of him as her little brother though because Raymond
relies on her. Squeaky is sensitive about Raymond’s differences. He
has a large head and is mentally handicapped, so that is why he
seems like a younger brother.
queaky, the young narrator of “Raymond’s Run” by Tony Cade
Bambara, changes over the course of the story. In her Harlem
neighborhood, Squeaky has earned a reputation as a champion runner
who takes great pride in her speed. Competing in the big May Day
race has a major impact on her. This event alters how Squeaky views
herself, her mentally handicapped brother, Raymond, and her main
rival, Gretchen.
Competing in the May Day race changes Squeaky’s social relationships as well as her family relationships. After the race, she seems
more likely to make friends with other girls, especially Gretchen,
Squeaky’s most challenging competitor. Squeaky no longer treats
Gretchen rudely and criticizes her. Instead, Squeaky recognizes
Gretchen’s athletic skills, gains respect for her, and gives her a warm,
sincere smile. Squeaky wonders if Gretchen would like to help coach
Raymond too, which is Squeaky’s way of paying Gretchen a very high
compliment.
The May Day race is a turning point in Squeaky’s life. She
discovers new sides of herself, her brother, and Gretchen. These
changes transform Squeaky into a more mature young girl with a
greater awareness of her own and other people’s talents
Early in the story, Squeaky announces, “I run. That is what I am
all about.” However, after the May Day race is over, Squeaky’s selfimage broadens. She sees herself as more than just a budding track
star and begins to consider other talents she might develop. For
example, she thinks about taking piano lessons, studying more, and
winning a spelling bee. Because Squeaky is a champion at heart, she
feels confident that she can succeed in other areas of her life and
welcomes new challenges.
