Raymond's Run Questions and Answers
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What's the theme of “Raymond's Run”?
I would argue that the themes of this moving short story are sibling love and priorities. Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, better known as Squeaky, is committed to looking after her brother Raymond,...
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How did Squeaky change throughout the story "Raymond's Run?"
Squeaky loves her brother Raymond dearly, and does everything she can to protect him from the dangers of everyday living, as well as the cruel taunts of the mean girls at school. At the same time,...
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From "Raymond's Run," describe Squeaky's personality. Was Squeaky defensive, determined, or other traits?
In Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Raymond's Run," Squeaky is bright, perceptive, genuine, determined, frequently defensive, and very loyal. While she seems somewhat boastful about her running...
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In "Raymond's Run," before the race, Squeaky says, "I run. That is what I am all about," but after the race, what is...
Before Squeaky participates in the fifty-yard dash at the annual May Day races, she is primarily focused on her running career. Squeaky spends the majority of her day training to maintain her speed...
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How does Squeaky’s relationship with Raymond develop her point of view in the story?
Raymond is Squeaky's older brother; however, most people think that Squeaky is the older sibling. This is because Squeaky is constantly caring for Raymond due to his mental disability: But a lot...
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Describe the relationship between Raymond and Squeaky in "Raymond's Run."
In Toni Cade Bambara's short story, "Raymond's Run," Squeaky, whose real name is Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, is the younger sister of Raymond, who is mentally challenged. Squeaky's main job is...
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What is the main conflict in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara?
The primary conflict in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, is an internal one. The protagonist, Squeaky, is trying to figure out who she is. While she acts and talks quite confidently, she...
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What is the setting of the short story "Raymond's Run"?
“Raymond’s Run” is set in Harlem, New York. The setting of the story is important. This is the story of a young girl attending a May Day race. We know that the story takes place in Harlem, a...
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Does Squeaky's attitude change by the end of the narrative of "Raymond's Run"?
By the end of "Raymond's Run," Squeaky certainly changes her attitudes as she begins to see Raymond as a person in his own right, and she realizes that others, such as Gretchen, are not necessarily...
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What is wrong with Raymond in "Raymond's Run"?
Raymond is Squeaky's mentally challenged, intellectually disabled older brother, who acts much younger than his age suggests. Even though Raymond is older and more physically mature than Squeaky,...
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What are some of the conflicts in Raymond's Run, and are they internal, external, or anything else?
As the protagonist in "Raymond's Run," Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker has several conflicts, both external and internal, with which she must deal. Hazel, who is called Squeaky because of her voice,...
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How does Squeaky react when she sees Raymond running parallel to her in the race?
Squeaky's race is a sprint, so she doesn't have much time on the actual course to look around. What's great about the writing is that it gives the reader the impression of everything happening in...
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Why might Squeaky react to other people the way she does in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara?
In the first line of "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, we learn that "Squeaky" Parker is not like the other girls in her class. First of all, she does not have to do any household chores;...
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How does Squeaky feel about taking care of Raymond in "Raymond's Run"?
Squeaky is proud of her ability to stand up for brother, even though it is sometimes difficult. Raymond is Squeaky’s older brother, but she calls him her little brother sometimes because of his...
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What adjectives describe Squeaky from "Raymond's Run" using evidence from the story?
Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, who goes by her nickname of Squeaky, describes herself with the adjectives little, skinny, squeaky, and fast. The narrator of Toni Cade Bambara's "Raymond's Run,"...
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What are some allusions in "Raymond's Run"?
In literature, an allusion is a reference to another work of literature, a well-known person or object, or an event. Its purpose is to create a comparison in the reader's mind. In Toni Cade...
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What does Squeaky's encounter with Gretchen, Rosie, and Mary Louise tell you about Squeaky in "Raymond's Run" by Toni...
Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, known as "Squeaky," has one chore in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara; she has to take care of her older brother Raymond. That seems rather odd, but Raymond is...
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What is the conflict between Gretchen and Squeaky in "Raymond's Run"?
The conflict between Gretchen and Squeaky is that they both want to win the race. Winning is very important to Squeaky. She has a complicated life because she has to spend most of her time looking...
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At the end of the story, what does Squeaky decide to do for Raymond? Why does she make this decision?
At the end of Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “Raymond’s Run” Squeaky has a moment of clarity in her life. After seeing how her brother, Raymond, keeps up with her while she runs May Day race, she...
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Why is the story called "Raymond's Run"?
This story is about a protagonist nicknamed Squeaky and follows her preparation to win the upcoming May Day races. Yet the story is titled "Raymond's Run," which includes the name of her older and...
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What does Mr. Pearson mean when he suggests to Squeaky it would "be a nice gesture if you were . . . to ahhh . . ."?
Previously, in the same paragraph as the given quotation, Mr. Pearson asks Squeaky if she is "going to give someone else a break this year." Squeaky wonders "if he is seriously thinking [she]...
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In "Raymond's Run," what does Raymond do before and after the race?
When examining the text, it becomes apparent that Raymond plays a pivotal role in Tony Cade Bambara’s short story “Raymond’s Run.” Although Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, known as Squeaky, is the...
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What are examples of Squeaky showing empathy for other characters in "Raymond's Run"?
Discussing Squeaky's empathy is always an interesting discussion in my opinion. It is fairly easy to see how she empathizes with her brother, but that makes a lot of sense, too. She lives with...
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What is the difference and the similarity between Squeaky and Gretchen?
In Toni Bambara's "Raymond's Run," Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker (Squeaky) and Gretchen are competitors who live in the same neighborhood. They start their relationship as rivals but later begin a...
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Why is the story called "Raymond's Run" instead of Squeaky's run?
The story is about an athletic, adolescent girl nicknamed Squeaky, who decides to coach her mentally disabled brother after seeing him run alongside her during the fifty-yard dash. Despite the fact...
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The climax of “Raymond’s Run” takes place toward the end of the story, as Squeaky and Gretchen wait for the winner of...
At the end of the race in Toni Cade Bambara’s story “Raymond’s Run,” there is a bit suspense. Squeaky and Gretchen finish running the race, and Squeaky realizes Raymond ran right along with her on...
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What are three examples from “Raymond’s Run” that support the theme that friendship can be found in unexpected places?
“Raymond’s Run” is a short story written by African American writer, filmmaker, and social activist Toni Cade Bambara, first published in the author’s 1972 short story compilation Gorilla, My Love....
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In "Raymonds run" how does Squeaky feel about girls and how they smile at each other?
Squeaky feels that when girls smile at each other, they do not usually mean it. Squeaky does not believe that girls smile each other genuinely. Behind a girl’s smile is a trick, deceit, or false...
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What kind of relationship does Squeaky have with her mother in "Raymond's Run?"
Squeaky and her mother do not seem to be particularly close. Squeaky’s relationship with her mother is not well-defined in the story, but we can make inferences. They do not seem close. First of...
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What is the difference between the characters Squeaky and Gretchen in the story "Raymond's Run"?
In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky and Gretchen possess several different character traits. Squeaky is boisterous, outwardly competitive and fiercely loyal to her brother, Raymond....
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In Raymonds Run , how did the setting impact the story ?
"Raymond's Run" takes place in New York City, as the narrator, Squeaky, refers to Broadway and Amsterdam, which are two streets that run along the west side of upper Manhattan into the neighborhood...
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Why does Squeaky think the May Day dance is a waste of time?
Squeaky is portrayed as an aggressive, competitive tomboy, who is the fastest girl in her neighborhood and cannot wait to take first place at the annual May Day races. Squeaky mentions that the...
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What does Squeaky mean when she says, "...like being people" at the end of the story?
In the story, “...like being people” means being human; and being human is about possessing human values. Squeaky and Gretchen impress us by their commendable display of human values towards the...
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What is the setting of "Raymond's Run"?
Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Raymond's Run" takes place in Harlem, New York in the late sixties. In the story, Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, better known as "Squeaky," competes in the May Day...
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In "Raymond's Run," how does Squeaky show that she cares a lot about her family, her neighborhood, and the people who...
Squeaky, the narrator in Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Raymond's Run," shows she cares about her family, her neighborhood, and the people who live in the inner city in several ways. She shows...
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What does Raymond do immediately before and during Squeaky's race in "Raymond's Run"?
Raymond is right next to Squeaky on the other side of the fence, and runs next to her in the race keeping up with her. Raymond is Squeaky’s brother. She spends most of her life taking care of...
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Why does Squeaky dislike people who can do certain things better than she can?
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...
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Why is Squeaky so bothered by people like Cynthia Procter who won't let on that they practice in "Raymond's Run"?
Squeaky doesn’t like people who show false humility, pretending things come effortlessly to them. Squeaky works hard for what she accomplishes. She practices running, studies hard in school, and...
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What are some adjectives to describe Raymond from Raymond's Run?
Squeaky's intellectually disabled older brother, Raymond, is depicted as an enthusiastic boy. He has a lively personality and follows his sister wherever she goes. Squeaky mentions that she has to...
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How does Squeaky feel about the May Day celebration?
Squeaky finds parts of the May Day celebration frivolous and inappropriate for her inner city neighborhood. Perhaps because Squeaky has the responsibility of protecting her brother, she has lost...
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Why dose squeaky dislike Mary Louise?
Squeaky describes Mary Louise as ungrateful. Introducing Mary as her “used to be friend", Squeaky says "when she (Mary) first moved to Harlem from Baltimore,” everybody would bully her and beat...
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What are four examples of Squeaky's negative personality traits, obstacles, or weaknesses from the story "Raymond's...
Squeaky, the narrator in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, is a wonderful character, but like all realistic characters, she has some negative traits. First of all, she likes to fight. She even...
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How have Squeaky's priorities changed by the end of the story?
In the beginning of her story, the first-person narrator Squeaky, tells about herself and her goals; however, at the end of the narrative, Squeaky acquires a new focus: her brother Raymond and his...
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Describe Squeaky's attitude towards phoniness and girlishness in "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara.
In "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky's attitudes towards phoniness and girlishness are the same. She does not like either! She is irritated by Cynthia Procter, who, according to...
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What is the climax of the story ''Raymond's Run'' by Toni Cade Bambara?
The climax of Toni Bambara's "Raymond's Run" occurs with the action described in the title. As Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker races during the May Day race, she glances to the other side of the...
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How does Squeaky protect Raymond in Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara?
Raymond suffers from cognitive disabilities, and this makes him vulnerable to being ridiculed by others. However, his sister, Squeaky, wouldn’t let anybody taunt him or cause him any harm. Though...
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What is the mood and tone of "Raymond's Run"?
"Mood" and "tone" get defined in lots of different ways, and sometimes they even overlap! But the point of understanding either of these is that you can pin down what kind of feeling the author or...
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In the story "Raymond's Run," what is Squeaky's responsibility?
In Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Raymond's Run," Squeaky's main responsibility is to take care of her intellectually disabled older brother, Raymond. In the first paragraph of the short story,...
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What does Squeaky learns in the story?
At the beginning of the story, Squeaky is depicted as an extremely competitive, confident young girl, who is wary of other girls and looks after her mentally disabled brother, Raymond. Squeaky is...
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How do Raymond's actions change Squeaky's view of him?
At the beginning of the story, Squeaky sees herself as Raymond's protector. In fact, a lot of other people see her in that light as well. Raymond is older than Squeaky, but many believe that...
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