Raymond's Run All American Firm Analysis

The theme of “Raymond’s Run” and “All-American Slurp” can both be related because the main characters are both being held back from what their desires are. The main character of “Raymond’s Run,” Squeaky, is held back from obtaining her goal which is friendship. She struggles to get friends because of her arrogant proclivity, mostly from instances that occur with her older brother, Raymond. This is also the same for the Lin girl, from the story “All-American Slurp” because she finds difficulty adapting to the American culture. In addition, having to overcome the embarrassment of her family. Together, Squeaky and the Lin girl have both difficulty making friends.

The reason Squeaky struggles to make friends is because she is overprotective of