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.

What theme is best illustrated in this excerpt?

Strong knees are the secret to improved running performance.
Having an imagination can help people deal with tough times.
Being oneself is more important than pleasing others.
Playing games can provide distraction from real life goals.