Read the excerpt from "Raymond's Run.”You’d think she’d be glad her daughter ain’t out there prancing around a May Pole getting the new clothes all dirty and sweaty and trying to act like a fairy or a flower or whatever you’re supposed to be when you should be trying to be yourself, whatever that is, which is, as far as I am concerned, a poor black girl who really can’t afford to buy shoes and a new dress you only wear once a lifetime cause it won’t fit next year.
Answer
A
Strong knees are the secret to improved running performance.
B
Having an imagination can help people deal with tough times.
C
Being oneself is more important than pleasing others.
D
Playing games can provide distraction from real life goals.
Explanation
The speaker criticizes the expectation that her daughter should dress up and pretend to be a flower or fairy. She says it is better to be herself, even though that means acknowledging the realities of being a poor Black girl. This supports the idea that being oneself is more important than pleasing others.
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