I read a passage called “Raymond’s Run” . In the beginning, Hazel gets introduced also known as “Squeaky”. In the story, she states that she is going to run in a race. There is another little girl named Gretchen that Squeaky doesn’t really like because she thinks she is going to win the race. Squeaky says, “In the second place, she has short legs. In the third place, she has freckles.” Obviously, Squeaky thought these were disadvantages of Gretchen winning the race. Also she knew that no one including Gretchen could beat her because she stated, “In the first place no one can beat me and that’s all there is to it. On the day of the race, Squeaky and Gretchen gets ready to race. BANG!, the gun goes off and the runners take off. Of course, Squeaky
As she was going into the classroom, "little Leda joined the left wall line and took tiny methodically footsteps: left, right, left, right" (2). A human wouldn't
As he stepped on the plate he was ready for the pitcher to throw the ball. The pitcher threw the ball so fast you could miss it. The bat struck the ball. “Clack!” The ball flew out of the stadium.
Hazel, who is of average intelligence, urges George to take off his handicaps, stating that she doesn't “care if [he] is unequal to [her]” (2). This depicts the actual
after they finish their conversation they begin to walk back home, that is when they notice several armed men walking up to his house and hide, when they hear but they rush back inside comes residence only to find Tom crying because the armed men shot his dog, Viola. Ruben and Jenny then begin to fight over if
Although Arnetta appears as a strongest character in the story; she is the weakest character, because she does things to hurt people. On page 280, Arnetta talks about how the other troop smells like wet chihuahuas. Which shows to the audience that she is a bully. On page 284 and 285, Arnetta tells the group that one of the girls from the other troop called Daphne the n word. Arnetta tries to do anything to get the other girls against troop 909.
This incident shows the reader that she wants to be taken seriously by her colleagues. It also displays that Hilly deeply treasures her reputation because of her reaction towards the situation. On the other hand, Aunt Alexandra has also shown the reader signs that she values her family’s reputation. In chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aunt Alexandra did not allow Scout to play with Walter Cunningham because of his poor background. She said, “Because-he-is-trash, that’s why you can’t play with him.
Raymond’s Run is written by Toni Cade BAmbara. THis is a short story that follows a girl called Hazel or squeaky. Raymond’s Run is a story about Hazel, who is the fastest runner on her street. This story is about her journey and thoughts leading up to running the 50 yard dash at the May Day races. She practices and practices.
“Harrison Bergeron” conveys the idea that the only way to reach equality is through the eradication of competition. However, the true underlying message in this short story is that comparison is the root of inequality. In an exchange between Hazel and her husband, George refers to the period before the ratification of the 211th-213th Amendments as “the dark ages” and traces the dark days back to the rivalry that tore people apart. This indicates that their society does not allow anyone to be better than another for the sole purpose of making sure no one feels lesser than someone else: equality.
The hammer of a gun clicking into place was the only sound heard in the hallway for the span of several heartbeats as Sergeant Strausser slowly raised his hands. “Throw your weapons aside,” Charlie ordered, watching as he obeyed. “Now, down on your knees.” Will did as she ordered, dropping to his knees on the marble floor. “Mrs. Monroe.
Steven Williams Ms. Kline English II 10/3/17 Dystopian Family “Take a look in the mirror and what do you see? Do you see it clearer or are you deceived in what you believe. ”- “Human” by Rag’n Bone.
I heard the club strike upon the Gun and the corner man next the
She was the one who caused Moose more trouble than he needed. Likewise, Scout is another problem since he wants a con baseball on pages 143-146. Also, on pages 135-139 Moose has to wrangle up Piper and Scout who are lovesick and break them apart. Moose has many things to wrangle throughout the story.
Darry slaps Ponyboy, and after soon regrets it because Pony runs out and tells Johnny that they’re running away. Once they get to where they want to go the same Socs that tried to jump them earlier go at them again, and Johnny kills one, Pony and
As Ponyboy mindlessly runs away, “I turned and ran out the door as fast as I could.(50)” because he’s completely outraged that Darry slapped him, he rushes to Johnny. They arrive at the park at around 2:30 am. The boys start talking when suddenly 5 Socs jump out of a
“Why I Live at the P.O,” written by Eudora Welty, is about a jealous, resentful woman named “Sister.” Sister, the narrator of the story, begins her story when her younger sister, Stella-Rondo, returns home after separating from Mr. Whitaker, her husband. Stella-Rondo brings along her daughter, Shirley-T. Stella-Rondo insists that the young girl is adopted, despite the great resemblance to her grandfather, Papa-Daddy. Sister does not believe Shirley-T is adopted and begins a series of altercations between the siblings, whose relationship has been rigorous since Stella-Rondo provoked Sister’s and Mr. Whitaker’s relationship and later married the man. Later, Stella-Rondo lies to Papa-Daddy about Sister suggesting that he should shave