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“We have lots of assemblies. Everybody enjoys speaking and being together. We decide things. But they don’t get done” (85).

Despite knowing that they are "nicer, brighter," they cannot ignore "the honey voices of parents and aunts and the obedience in the eyes of [their] peers, the slippery light in the eyes of [their] teachers" when Maureen is around or the topic of conversation (74). The way Maureen dresses and behaves in front of adults is not the only way she affects Claudia and Frieda. With racist comments such as, "What do I care about her old black daddy...[and] you ugly! Black and ugly black e mos. I am cute," she infuriates the girls, for in their eyes Maureen is black too. Racist attitudes like Maureen's affect the poorer, darker blacks and can eventually lead them to think racist thoughts of their own.

In the story, Raymond’s Run, the the most effective author’s messages is be the person you want to be, not influenced by someone and do things you don’t want to do. Instead, stand up for yourself and for others.

This novel was based on the true story of a boy named Yanek Gruener and how he defied all the odds of being a Jew in Poland during the infamous World War II.

During the second World War, an olympic record holder, Louie Zamperini, was one of the few men that got shot down into the ocean and was stranded for 47 days on a lonely, little raft. The great American hero we all have heard of didn’t start out like you would have thought. He was a young scoundrel who was influenced by his brother to run for something better than away from is problems. After years of running and going to the German Olympics to set the best lap run in the 5,000 meters, Louie had gone into the Air Force and had gotten into trouble at a Japanese POW camp after a crash. The book Unbroken, written by Laura Hillenbrand, expresses Louie’s life exceptionally well, especially

Samuel is thirteen years old and he lives on the edge of the British colony in Pennsylvania with his parents. There has been rumor of a fight in Lexington and Concord. Samuel is the provider for his family, he knows his way well through the forest. He was out hunting when an attack fell on his home. When he returned home Samuel was too late, the whole town was burnt to a crisp, and there were dead bodies everywhere none being his parents. Samuel quickly discovered that his parents were taken and they might be dead soon so he must find and rescue them, but he doesn’t do it alone for he meets much needed allies along the way who help him save his parents.

If someone is different than others it doesn't mean they're not equal. Many people treat others by first impressions, by what they're told, how they, and or even how they dress. It's sad, people never get to know another person before judging them, but in the story “Raymond’s Run,” by Toni Cade Bambara, Hazel learns that everyone should be treated equally and with respect.

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.

Imagine a beat of sweat rolling down your face. There is a fire in your eyes which shoots daggers at the 3 girls in front of you. They’re laughing. Taunting. It’s only natural for single-minded people to target your disabled brother. Since he has a disability, there is an image cemented in your mind that he can’t do anything… right? In this case, you are just like Squeaky. She has a brother named Raymond whom she feels the need to care for. During the story “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, she goes from a very cocky person to someone who thinks about others and their abilities. She shows the reader her insight on figuring out an important message that everyone has talent; you just need to acknowledge it.

What would you do if you knew a boy who was in an abusive home. In the book Outsiders the main character Ponyboy faces the challenge of being taken away from his older brother and guardian Darry. I believe that Ponyboy is better off in the system because he’ll have better role models, and it’s more likely that he will suceed in school. In the story Darry lets Ponyboy smoke, he lets him fight,take aspirins, and he lets him eat chocolate cake for breakfeast all the time. Some people would say that Ponyboy should stay with Darry because they believe that Darry watches out for Ponyboy, but if Darry watches out for him he wouldn’t let him smoke or fight. To sum it all up Ponyboy will be better off in the system because he’ll more likely to not die of lung cancer. Also he’ll probably have a better chance of stayin out of jail.

Even though it is a struggle, being yourself is the best thing that you can be. When trying to be yourself, it is common to face obstacles and hardships that can get in the way of achieving your goals. The character Squeaky from “Raymond’s Run”, by Toni Cade Bambara, faces obstacles and hardships, but in the end she learns that people should not expect her to be someone she is not. She learns to be herself, and no one else. The song, “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles is all about being yourself. It deals with obstacles like facing your fears, and the idea that nobody is perfect. The story “Raymond’s Run”, explains how Squeaky, the main character, does not feel accepted by anyone. Her mother expects her to be a “typical girl”, and her

Lots of people, women and girls, men and boys, experience the struggle of stereotypes. They are not able to show their true selves. People try to block out their true feelings with fake feelings. They cloud their emotional core with false emotions. They act happy.

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.

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

Within their communities, many character are discriminated against because of the way they look and act. In her search for work, Willie realizes that she cannot even be associated with her husband because the color of her skin prevents him from being able to get work. When they search for work, “They no longer [walk] together on the sidewalk...they never [touch]. She never [calls] his name anymore” (208). Willie often describes Robert as looking like a white man, in fact, others might even seen their marriage as shameful. Willie, who wants to become a singer, is also told that she is “Too dark...Jazzing’s only for the light girls” (209). Willie’s unequal treatment reveals an implicit bias against dark-skinned individuals in the musical industry, particularly from a socioeconomic standpoint. Similarly, Marjorie is mocked by the other black girls at her high school because of the way she speaks, and is told that “[She sounds] like a white girl. White girl. White girl” (269). Marjorie is surrounded by a culture where “white girl” is an insult because it makes her different. In a larger sense, the expectations of what it means to be “black” contribute to cultural rifts within the black community and a sense that there is a “correct” way to be