In “Raymond’s Run,” by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky exhibits a dislike for people who can outperform her, especially when they pretend that they do not have to practice or work hard for their accomplishments. In essence, Squeaky has a disdain for phony people.
She is proud of the time and effort she invests in practicing to be the best runner in the neighborhood. She does not like when Cynthia Proctor pretends she does not have...
In “Raymond’s Run,” by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky exhibits a dislike for people who can outperform her, especially when they pretend that they do not have to practice or work hard for their accomplishments. In essence, Squeaky has a disdain for phony people.
She is proud of the time and effort she invests in practicing to be the best runner in the neighborhood. She does not like when Cynthia Proctor pretends she does not have to study for tests or says that Squeaky is lucky to get easy words during the spelling bees. Squeaky is aware she could stay up all night studying, and still not do as well. Cynthia puts on airs when a test is scheduled in school saying that she will “play handball” and “watch television," which Squeaky knows is not true. In music class, Cynthia pretends that she does not have to practice playing the piano but when Squeaky passes by her house, she is practicing her scales repeatedly.
Squeaky values people who are proud of the hard work and effort it takes to do something well.
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