In "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, many people think Raymond is Squeaky's little brother even though he is bigger and definitely older than she is. The reason for this is Raymond has a condition called hydrocephalus which means he has fluid around his brain, giving him an enlarged head. In his case, as in many, it has also caused him to be mentally handicapped, so he behaves much like a young child would. Squeaky has to watch him constantly because he gets into things and cannot think things through like an older child. He depends on Squeaky to take care of him. Squeaky not only looks after Raymond, but she also defends him when other kids are cruel to him or make fun of him because of his large head.
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