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    Raymod's Run Analysis

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    Everyone we know is competitive in some way, whether it’s in games, sports, or just life. In “Raymod’s Run” written by Toni C. Bambara, Squeaky and Gretchen are very competitive, and both want to beat each other no matter what, no cheating, obviously, This is just a couple ways they are similar, and different. Making them unique. Some things making them similar are having few friends, it doesn’t say Squeaky has any friends at all in the story anywhere, but also, it only ever says Gretchen has 2

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    Squeaky's Poem

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    Squeaky believes in her state of running but has interruptions that can kill her true reality in running races. One part of the song “ I will survive” by Gloria Gaynor, ”Did you think I'd crumble, Did you think I'd lay down and die” relates to Squeaky. As in the story, Squeaky walks down her street in a stop to see her enemies, Gretchen, Rosie, and Mary Louise who shout mean things that Squeaky doesn't let get to her. “don’t think you’re going to win this time”, sasses Rosie.” Squeaky 12, is continuously

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    Squeaky is a girl who has a brother named Raymond, and Squeaky protects him. At the end she won in first place and almost made a friend. In the story “Raymond’s Run,” Toni Cade Bambara teaches the reader that you should care about others, not just yourself. Squeaky had always been protecting Raymond like every day. In the end, Squeaky then becomes opened hearted. In the beginning, Squeaky is really protective with her Raymond. When Squeaky goes practice running, she needs to bring Raymond with

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    What are your thoughts about homework? Do you think that it actually helps you or do you think that it is non-beneficial for you? Imagine a world without homework. Numerous people may argue that homework is great as it really helps one understand the material and obtain improved grades. On the other hand, some disagree and say that homework is bad for oneself and creates many health and life problems. Homework should not exist as it does create too many problems with one’s health and life, and would

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    My Best Friend

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    friends, Jimmy and Greg, are total opposites of each other. Personality wise Jimmy is very outgoing, meanwhile, Greg is antisocial. Furthermore, my friend Jimmy goes to college unlike Greg who works two full-time jobs. Lastly, Greg’s hobby includes car racing while Jimmy’s hobby includes collecting sneakers. My best friends, Jimmy and Greg have completely opposite personalities. Jimmy is super outgoing and loves meeting new people. Whenever Jimmy is out at the mall or at school he is always making

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    I am going to tell about the characteristics about Squeaky, then I am going to talk about the characteristics of Gretchen from the story “Raymond's Run”. Then in my conclusion I will talk about how Gretchen and Squeaky are alike and different. characteristics of The characteristics of Squeaky in the story “Raymond’s Run” is competitive, grouchy, protective, fast, observant. I can tell that squeaky is Competitive because in the story Squeaky says” I win cause i’m the best.” (Bambara,26)and to me that

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    Type your title 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

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    The song “Roar”, by Katy Perry, was very popular in 2013. It told the story of a girl who faced her challenges and was able to roar, or have confidence, and determination, louder than ever. This relates to what Squeaky, the main character in “Raymond's Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. The plot in “Raymond's Run”, is about how Squeaky struggles to show her family that running is important, to take care of Raymond and to beat Gretchen in the race. Through her struggles, Squeaky developed lots of confidence

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    unity of mind and body, medieval people dedicated their selves mostly to worshiping and labour. Nowadays we have such a wide range of activities to fill our leisure time with that cannot decide which way is better. Although, in order to find a better hobby, we can stick with the easiest one. According to bussinessinsider.com, both unemployed and working Americans tend to spend their free time watching TV. It is not the most useful activity, is it? What are the useful ones then? Scientifically proven

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    treat, and phones were only used for talking. Now, these things are considered hobbies! As a result, more and more people sit around with technology instead of pursuing healthier activities. In order to fight the increased lack of physical activity of today’s society, many schools, employers, and organizations have invested time and money into programs directed at getting people up and active. Countless programs and hobbies have emerged over the years to capitalize on this active movement, but one is

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