Comparing The Themes Of Zaymond's Run 'And'

A similarity noticed was the main topic of each story. Each express their view and their experience living in America. Both being girls living in an American society. Both talking about their American identity while being a mix of different ethnicities.

The similarities between the stories may not appear very apparent at first over closer analyzation the appear more apparent .Both stories are focused around a brother and a sister whom

"Fish Cheeks" and "Broken Chain" both address a common theme about belonging. Both stories show that people act unlike themselves when they are trying to impress others or fit in. In the essay "Fish Cheeks" Amy Tan is embarrassed about her family's culture because it is different from her American neighbors. As a result Amy tries to hide it away and become something she is not. In the short story "Broken Chain" Alfonso meets a girl that he really likes. He believes that in order for her to like him back, he has to look and act like people on T.V. In both stories the main characters care about their image and what people think.

While each story had their contrasting elements, the base theme of each was remarkably similar; Both of the authors manipulate the theme of motherhood to examine the ideas of slavery, home and forgiveness during two very different time periods.

Emotions and character traits such as confidence, being hard working... are what define us. Every day we experience millions of emotions. Based on what we say or do, it makes up other's people mind about us. It also shapes how they think about us and treat us. One character who is defined by her social emotions is the protagonist Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, also known as Squeaky, from the story “Raymond’s Run”, by Toni Cade Bambara. Squeaky may be bossy, sassy… but she has to face many problems; one of these is defending and helping her mentally challenged brother, Raymond. Throughout the story, Squeaky feels like Raymond is an obstacle. However, when she competes in the big May Day race (she has a competition for the first time this year against her new rival, Gretchen), she sees some value

“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”

overall desire is to fit in with her peers. In All American Slurp, the situation is similar because Lin wants to have a “normal” American family. She doesn’t feel like she fits in with other “normal” kids because her family’s culture and habits do not go along what is common in America. For instance, Lin isn’t allowed to wear jeans on a daily basis like most kids in America. Where she came from she could only wear jeans for bike riding.

The way you act affects the way others perceive you and the way you are defined. Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker (from “Raymond's Run”) or Squeaky’s primary desire is to have a friend, or friendships, in life. Some may say her main goal is to be the best at running, but no, this is an activity that comes easily to her and does not have as profound a meaning as that of friendship. Just like Squeaky, the Lin girl from “All-American Slurp” struggles to find her place in the American culture after moving from China. Both of these young women have specific thought processes and mental attributes that cause these situations, and without fixing these attributes they will never achieve their desires. Squeaky is cocky, arrogant, angry, and

The stories, "Broken Chain", and "Fish Cheeks" both multiple common themes. Two of which are, impressing and belonging. In Broken Chains, it is shown by the character, Alfronso, who is trying to impress a girl he likes.  Similarly, in Fish Cheeks, Amy Tan, a Chinese girl, is trying to impress a boy she likes. In these stories, they both want to change their appearances, are embarrassed at one point, and they want to be like someone else.

Thesis: Death is the main theme of both short stories and both authors portrayed this dark and dreary idea as a game the characters are playing.

The theme of both stories seems to revolve around money and status. The background talks about where they live which seems to be in a much more scenic area, but close to the city to be able to

In the story Raymond’s Run Squeaky is a very interesting person. For instance, she had a great passion for running, and was surprisingly good at it to. She was so good in the story she stated that “The big kids call me mercury because, I’m the swiftest thing in the neighborhood. ’Her passion went so far she would run while her mother was grocery shopping.

From dealing with Raymond, to fighting bullies. Squeaky lives life hard. She protects her inner feelings and hides them with outer feelings which are very harsh. In her reality, she thinks that she is a very self confident girl, who does not care what others think about her. However, in real life Squeaky can’t hide what she feels inside. Furthermore, she is a great person who is very caring and feels sadness. In the story, the author is trying to tell us that even the worst people in life have a good side to them. Running is what helps Squeaky get away from the problems she has in life. In life you can not hide what is really inside you. That is what the reader can really see throughout the story. So, the next time you encounter a mean person, just know they have a good

Both authors show how the main characters in both novels deal with guilt. One deals with it by doing bad things and at first not caring to finally realizing the wrongs he has

There were many comparisons and contrasting ideas in these poems. The religious aspect, seeing God as the highest being, faith in prayer, and outright evilness were some of the commonalities of these two tales. On the contrary, the differences were family versus no family, the age of the main characters, the maturity levels of these characters, and a miracle in one story. Regardless of how different or unrelated these poems may appear, ultimately, the lesson to take away from both is all individuals should be honest with people who cross their paths. Dishonesty can have penalties, which may include the ultimate consequence, death.