Character Analysis Of Squeaky In Raymond's Run

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People. Hair. Arms. Legs. What about interior specialities, like emotions? At different situations, people have many emotions. From happiness to sadness, the variations are endless. Throughout the story, “Raymond's Run” written by Toni Cade Bambara, the main character, Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, also named Squeaky because of her voice, expresses lots of emotions from the many events that occur in the time we meet her. Besides her roller coaster of emotions during the story, Squeaky can be recalled as hardworking, sassy, brave, and caring girl who is dedicated to her skill, running. In this part of Squeaky’s life, she is recognized as one of the fastest runner in her neighborhood of Harlem, New York. Even though Squeaky is quite successful …show more content…

As a character who is sassy and cocky, she could be stereotyped to be the type of person who only cares about herself and her running skills. However, in reality, besides being arrogant and competitive, Squeaky has a soft spot in her heart that enables her to fiercely protect him, both physically and emotionally. For instance, in the beginning of the story, when she and Raymond confronted Gretchen, her biggest competitor, and Gretchen’s squad. When she encountered the “Mean Girl” squad, Gretchen’s friends confronted Squeaky and discouraged her by asserting that she would lose to Gretchen. Notwithstanding, Squeaky took action and protected herself and Raymond. Although Squeaky seems to be brave and secure, she copes with her misery through running, one of the few things she enjoys doing in her life. Throughout the story, we witness Squeaky’s true colors emerging from many different perspectives. In the beginning of the story, Squeaky is seen as cocky and aggressive; however, she is more than just that as she is hardworking, caring, and aggressive in a way that helps her deal with the trouble in her …show more content…

In regard to her true colors that are hidden underneath her aggressiveness, she is hardworking, caring, and when she is aggressive, it is only a cover for the hardships she endures. From her mother’s expectations that she does not meet to the way people treat her brother, Squeaky shows all three characteristics. As a hardworking runner, she works hard to satisfy herself and prove to others that she is skilled. To protect her loving brother, she cares for her brother when people are malicious and tease him. When times are difficult for Squeaky, she becomes aggressive to shield her from the troubles she is undergoing. In similarity to a toasted marshmallow, even though the outside crust may be a bit burnt and not very appetizing, the inner gooey marshmallow is the part everybody loves because it tastes amazing. Just like Squeaky, she may be aggressive and not as friendly on the outside, but when you dig a little deeper, she can be described as a hardworking and caring, that many care and

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