In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “Raymond’s Run,” the main character is initially identified as Squeaky. She receives this nickname from people in her neighborhood because she has a high pitched voice. Although she is small in stature with a distinctive voice, she is tough as nails. I much rather just knock you down and take my chances even if I am a little girl with skinny arms and a squeaky voice, which is how I got the name...
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