Nadiyah's+Becky+Essay

Priasti Nadiyah March 3,2009 Period 4-5 Becky Essay Character credibility is when a character in the story is acting like a real person would act. The story “Becky and the-Wheel-and-Brake Boys” written by an author named James Berry is an example of character credibility. The story is about a young girl, named Becky who wants a bike but her mom doesn’t allow her to have one. Becky wants a bike so badly that she tries to sell her dads old sun hat to a fireman. The fireman didn’t buy it but he sold a bike that he had to her for cheap. I believe that 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. As Becky says, “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 their parents for what they want. Secondly, Becky is a believable character because she fought with her friend and got angry with her. As Becky thinks to herself ,“For the first time, Shirnette and me had a real fight, because of what I hated it most.” She was mad at her best friend because Shirnette let a cockroach fly down Becky’s blouse. She is credible because it is common for friends to fight with one another. In addition, Becky is like everyone else because she asks for help to learn how to ride a bike. Becky asks the Wheel-and-Brake Boys, “Can somebody teach me to ride?” Becky doesn’t have a bike because in her neighborhood girls sadly aren’t encouraged to ride them. She wants to be a part of the group, so she asks the boys to teach her a new skill. Becky stands up for what she wants just like any kid.

In conclusion, Becky is realistic character because of her actions, her emotions, and her words prove that she is a credible character. You might even know somebody like Becky that is in your neighborhood. Or, it could even be you!!