Bridge To Terabithia Book Analysis

This was caused by the fact that her rival, Gretchen, thought she was better than her at running which Squeaky thought was absolutely impossible. "... that goes for Gretchen, too, who has put out the tale that she is going to win the first place medal this year" (Raymond's Run 35). Gretchen had two other friend that followed her around, Marie Louise, who had been her “friend” after Squeaky had save her from being picked on when she had barely arrived in town, and Rosie, a sassy girl who taunts Raymond but fails to realize that she is more idiotic than him. That only reinforced her belief that girls couldn’t be friends as far as saying they never really smile at each other. “ Gretchen smiles, but it isn’t really a smile, and I’m thinking that girls never really smile at each other 'cause they don’t know how and don’t want to know and there’s probably no one to teach us 'cause grown-up girls dont know either" ( Raymond's Run 35). But just like Raymond, her view opens up after that race and made her realize Gretchen had good sportsmanship and was a very talented runner like herself. She had actually almost lost to Gretchen which was a surprise for Squeaky as she was very confident in her abilities and just as with Raymond, changed the way she saw things even considering if she should ask Gretchen to help her train Raymond. And what was once an enemy had become a potential friend and

In lines 14-15 and 155-188, Squeaky stands up for her brother Raymond. ”If anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me.”(14-15). I also think another quote goes with this message:

Squeaky is a proud sister, she’s sassy, she is protective and takes care of her brother Raymond in the book Raymond’s Run by Toni Cade Bambara. Squeaky is proud of Raymond because after she finishes the race, he comes running to her, showing he keeps up with his sister and she realizes he is a very fine runner. She takes care of him because she is the one looking after him taking him out and helping him. She does love him and takes care of him because when Mary Louise Williams asks a question to Raymond, Squeaky chimes in to tell her if she has something to tell Raymond, they will have to tell it to Squeaky first. She is also sassy when Mary Louise asks a question.

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

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.

She normally goes on her walks to practice her breathing exercises and, “[keeps] Raymond on the inside of [her]...which is OK by [her] so long as he doesn’t run [her] over or interrupt [her] breathing exercises” (Bambara 2). When the race is finished, she decides that she is going to devote her attention to helping Raymond develop into a skilled runner. She decides she's going to “begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion” (Bambara 6). From the beginning of the story to the end, she goes from thinking of herself as the main priority to recognizing that she has the capability to help others, and she is going to put her skills to use on Raymond. Finally, Squeaky learns to have respect for other girls. Squeaky believes that girls have the inability to be true friends with each other. When Gretchen smiles at her, she misinterprets it for a fake smile because, “girls never really smile at each other because they don’t know how and don’t want to know how and there’s probably no one to teach us how, cause grown-up girls don’t know either” (Bambara

One day when Squeaky and Raymond go for a walk down Broadway, they find Mary Louise, Rosie, and Gretchen. When Mary is trying to talk to Raymond, wanting to know what grade he is in, Squeaky says fiercely “you got anything to say to my brother, you say it to me” (41). This shows that Squeaky does not want anyone saying anything to her brother Raymond. Squeaky is also protective of her brother Raymond when people try to talk to him. For example, it says in the story that “A lot of smart mouths got lots to say about that too, especially when George is minding him.

In the story Raymond's Run, Squeaky doesn't have many friends because she is always watching her brother and because of her competitive attitude. People make mean spiteful comments like “what grade are you in now, Raymond? ” , and she has to come to his defence and say things like, “ if anyone has to say something about my brother Raymond’s big head they should say it to me.” This kind of tone does not win her many friends. In addition, she states that she would rather knock you down than just talk a problem out.

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

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.

Emotions, something everyone has. Whether it is sadness and anticipation, or joy and disgust, everything and everyone has a way to portray their feelings. We feel our emotions all the time. However, the physical sensation is what separates emotions from others, what makes emotions really different. Toni Cade Bambara, portrays the main character, Squeaky’s feelings in her unique story, “Raymond’s Run.” Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, better known as Squeaky, shown as a tomboy, is presented with many problems throughout the story. Some of which include taking care of her mentally challenged older brother, Raymond, and dealing with Gretchen, the new girl in Squeaky’s neighborhood, who is a bully. She also has to deal with poverty, and living up

Squeaky narrates and uses interior monologue to describe her sad life. At the current point in time, she starts thinking about her mentally challenged brother, Raymond, and how she gets into a lot of fights. This is because they bully him and get away with it. Since Squeaky gets into a lot of fights, she is advantaged and disadvantaged at times. She manages to use her bravery to her advantage as she even advantages herself in times of disadvantage.

The character Squeaky from “Raymond's Run” by Toni Cade Bambara; is sporty, smart, and dedicated. Squeaky is not like many other kids. She has always loved running and is very good at it to that is why she is sporty. She never gives up that is why she is dedicated. She always studies that is why she is smart.

She always several breathes which she claims is her favorite number. She used to be friends with a girl named Mary Louise who used to get beat up by everyone until Squeaky put her foot down only because their mothers used to sing together in the same choir when they were younger. Now she hangs out with a girl named Gretchen and talks behind Squeaky's back like a dog. Squeaky is so tough and brave hearted that she is willing to fight both Gretchen and Mary by her lonely.