Which theme is shown most clearly in this part of the
story?
You have to be tough to live in a big city
Sometimes I slip and say my little brother Raymond. But
as any fool can see he's much bigger and he's older too.
But a lot of people call him my little brother 'cause he
needs looking after 'cause he's not quite right. ... If
anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say
about his big head, they have to come by me. And I don't
play the dozens or believe in standing around with
somebody in my face doing a lot of talking. I much rather
ther
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 Squeaky.
being small doesnt mean you re not tougn.
It's important to stand up for what you believe.
when it comes to family, age is not very important.