Raymond's Run is a story <u>about finding one's identity and helping others find theirs.</u>
Explanation:
In the short story Raymond's run, the protagonist Squeaky realizes that her brother could be a gifted runner when she sees him keep up with her in the competitive race she wins from beyond the fence.
This makes her believe that she must help him become a competitive runner.
Th<u>e difference between the theme and author's purpose on a text is not discernible most of the time</u> as to know what an author actually meant while writing a specific text cannot be effectively made out unless an author comes out and says it.
One of the greatest themes in "Raymond's Run" is sense of identity. Hazel is bombarded with criticisms of being her brother's protector and having interests in athletics instead of a more feminine activity like the May Pole Dance. Her mother "thinks its a shame I don't take part and act like a girl for a change" but she is not worried about trying to be someone she is not. She makes that clear when she states "I'm serious about my running, and I don't care who knows it."
