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Zelaya Douglas Period 4-5 3-3-09

Becky Essay

Character credibility is when a character in the story is acting like a real person would act. In the story “Becky and the Wheels and Brake Boys” written by James Berry, a girl named Becky wants a bike, but her mother disagrees with the idea. Becky is a credible character because of how she acts, how she feels, and what she says. First of all, Becky is credible because she begs her mom for what she wants, a bike. For example Becky tells her mother, “Over and over I told my mom I wanted a bike.” She really wants a bike more than anything, so she pleads to her mom. This proves that Becky is a realistic character because a lot of kids bug her parents for what they want. Secondly, Becky is a believable character because she fought with her friend and got angry with her. Becky thinks to herself, “For the first time Shirnette and me had a real fight because of what I hated most.” She was mad because her friend let a cockroach fly into Becky’s blouse. She is credible because friends frequently fight with each other. Finally the last reason why Becky is credible is because she asks for some help to learn how to ride a bike. Becky asks the Wheels and Brake Boys,” Can somebody teach me to ride?” Becky doesn’t have a bike because in her neighborhood girls are not encouraged to ride bikes. She wants to be a part of the group, so she asks the boys to learn a new skill. Becky stands up for what she wants just like any kid would do. Becky is a realistic character because of her actions, her emotions, and her words. You may even know somebody like Becky that is in your neighborhood, or it could even be you!