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Although Hazel goes through many disappointment in her life, no matter what, she never gives up and she stays confident. These three important quotes from the story “Raymond's Run” and from the song “The Greatest” by Sia, they both talk about being determined and confident no matter what, nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it. To begin with, the quote, ‘’ I stay up all night studying words for the spelling bee. And you can see me anytime of the day practicing running. ‘’ (pg 29, line #100) Shows that Hazel stops at nothing to be the best of the best. She sacrificed her night to practice for the spelling bee, because she is determined to win. In the song “The Greatest” by Sia, Sia says “ I work hard, play hard, pay dues, ayy”. This

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