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Compare And Contrast Raymond's Run And Not Just For The Gold
Have you ever noticed that some stories may have something in common?
“Raymond’s Run” and “Not Just for the Gold” have many similarities. First, the main character in both stories use his/her talents to help somebody else. In “Raymond’s Run” Squeaky decides to help train her brother Raymond. And in “Not Just for the Gold” Brad Snyder gives motivational speeches. In addition, both pieces involve athletes because Squeaky form “Raymond’s Run” is a runner and plans to train her brother to do so to and in “Not Just for the Gold” Brad is a blind swimmer who swims in the Paralympics. Finally, one character is disabled in each story. “Raymond’s Run” character that is disabled is Raymond Squeaky’s brother. And in “Not Just for the Gold” Brad is disabled

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