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In the story "Raymond's Run," Squeaky is ashamed of her behavior towards Gretchen during the May Day race. She realizes she has been arrogant and dismissive of Gretchen's abilities as a runner, and feels guilty for underestimating her competition. This realization leads Squeaky to change her attitude and show sportsmanship towards Gretchen.
In "Raymond's Run," Gretchen is described as being tall, blonde, and fast. She is a formidable opponent to the main character, Squeaky, in the race. Her appearance suggests that she is athletic and confident.
The rising action in the plot that increases tension between Squeaky and Gretchen is when they compete against each other in the May Day race. Squeaky feels threatened by Gretchen's speed and determination, leading to a rivalry that escalates as the race approaches. This competition intensifies the conflict between the two characters and sets the stage for the climax of the story.
Raymond is a fast runner, faster than anyone. She is around 9-10 years old with a brother that is around 14 and has mental problems, also known as big head, she has to care for him because no one else will. This was in the past.Gretchen is a short girl, with freckles. She is new. Gretchen tries hard to beat Raymond. But obviously, she's the fastest, so she won't beat her, but at the end of the story, Raymond and Gretchen become friends.Uhhh... I can't think of anything else. Hoped that helped. Bai-Bai c:
The exposition of the book called Raymond's Run is when Squeaky wants to fight because gretchen and her friends are talking bad about Raymond this is the exposition of the story Raymond's Run
The rising action in "Raymond's Run" involves Squeaky's preparation for the May Day race, her conflict with Gretchen, and her realization that Raymond has the potential to be a talented runner. This section builds tension and leads to the climax of the story.
squeaky is the fastest thing on two feet she has a mentally challenged older brother that needs care also she needs to maintain her reputation and protect Raymond from Gretchen and her crew. she enter the race and Raymond falls and dies also squeaky does suicide.
in the story "Raymond's run" what is the relationship between squeaky and Raymond?
in the story "Raymond's run" what is the relationship between squeaky and Raymond?
Gretchen Sibley has written: 'La Brea story' -- subject(s): Paleontology, Juvenile literature
"Raymond's Run" is a short story by Toni Cade Bambara. Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker is a young girl known as Squeaky in the story. In this story the author uses inference to help readers better understand how Squeaky thinks and feels.
ExpositionThe story introduces the narrator Squeaky as a young black girl with attitude. As she walks down the street in Harlem with her mentally challenged brother Raymond, the reader learns that Squeaky's main responsibility is to take care of the brother. She guards him continually from going into the street and jumping into the gutters. While she walks, Squeaky prepares for the May Day Race that she has won for several years. In the neighborhood, she is known as "the fastest thing on two feet."Rising ActionThe narrator and her brother come upon her rival Gretchen and Squeaky's former friends. Gretchen, new to the neighborhood, potentially could beat Squeaky. One of the ex-friends begins to tease Raymond; sharp-witted Hazel quickly retaliates and avoids a confrontation with the girls.ClimaxRacing envelops Squeaky. The race begins, and the race is over before she knows it. Her body took her past the finish line. Gretchen ran hard as well. Neither girl is sure who won the race.The announcer comes over the speaker and says that Hazel Parker won, with Gretchen coming in second.Falling actionRaymond gets Squeaky attention by rattling on the fence like a gorilla in a cage who wants out. She observes him and wonders how good a runner that Raymond would be since he is able to keep up with her when she races. She can always retire from running and coach Raymond.ResolutionGretchen and Hazel see each other after the race. This time they exchange real smiles. Typically, Squeaky ends with the idea that maybe instead of practicing being flowers at the May Pole, they should do something like learn how to be respectful people