In "Raymond’s Run," Squeaky’s main objective is to win the race on May Day. She describes her training routine and talks about o
ther girls and their running abilities. Write a journal entry addressing the question: Why do you think Squeaky is so focused on competing and winning? 150 IN TOATLE PLZ
Squeaky has never lost any race every since she was in kindergarden. Her reputation is of an invincible runner. To her, running is not a fun activity but a strong passion. She is always either running or training herself by doing something to improve further her athletic skills. But for this May Day race, she was shown to be a bit worried. We hear her trying to convince herself that Gretchen can’t defeat her. Gretchen says that this year she's going to win the May Day race by beating Squeaky. Gretchen has been gloating and treats squeaky badly just like a dog. For Squeaky this race is more personal and she wants to train hard and beat gretchen. Squeaky also wants to carry on her legacy of always winning the race.
Squeaky is so focused on winning and competing is because of her family. She explains that when she was younger she was a strawberry in a Hansel and Gresel pageant when she was in nursery school. She said that it was just so her parents could come dressed up and clap. Also, it makes her happy and boastful that everyone thinks that she is the fastest thing on two feet. She gets very proud of the trophies and the ribbons that she gets when she runs and she also wants to coach her brother for running. This motivates her to run fast and win the competition that she takes part in. She is very responsible for her running and for practicing hard.
