Squeaky seems to not like the girls around her; however, one of the main themes of the story is that strong girls need female friends. Interestingly, Squeaky states that she doesn't pay attention to the girls around her, yet when Gretchen is nearby, Squeaky actively looks for her and speaks only to her. This shift in focus highlights Squeaky’s growing recognition of Gretchen’s abilities. In fact, Squeaky acknowledges that Gretchen "is obviously serious about running," which signifies a newfound respect for her. By the end of the story, this respect serves as a foundation for their relationship, as Squeaky and Gretchen become closer, ultimately bridging the gap created by their earlier differences.
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Squeaky seems to not like the girls around her,
one of the main themes of the story is that strong girls need female friends.
Squeaky says that she doesn't pay attention to the girls, when Gretchen is nearby, Squeaky looks for her and speaks only to her.
, Squeaky says that Gretchen "is obviously serious about running." This means Squeaky respects Gretchen. By the end of the story, Squeaky and Gretchen become closer
their earlier differences.
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