Introduktion
The transition from childhood to adulthood marks a period filled with excitement and occasional apprehension. Adolescents undergo a multitude of transformations encompassing physical, intellectual, personality, and social development.

However, Julia, the central figure in the short story "Walk Don’t Run" penned by Douglas Bruton in 2018, displays an extraordinary eagerness to expedite her journey into adulthood.

In "Walk Don’t Run" narrated in the first person, the lens through which we view the narrative is that of Julia, a fourteen-year-old girl.

She carries the name of her grandmother (lines 7-8) and bears a striking resemblance to both her mother and grandmother at the same age (lines 84-86).

The crux of the narrative orbits around the intricate bond shared between Julia and her grandmother, accompanied by Julia's inner turmoil.

She grudgingly shoulders the responsibility of caring for her elderly grandmother while simultaneously yearning for the coveted status of adulthood.

Utdrag
The intimate questions that the narrator poses to her grandmother bear a specific and personal nature, probing into her grandfather's feelings (line 93) and his conduct toward her (lines 103-104).

These inquiries reflect the narrator's desire for guidance and counsel, seeking the wisdom of her experienced grandmother. The grandmother once served as her mentor during childhood, a role cherished by the narrator (lines 57-60).

The loss of her grandmother's voice adds to her resentment, especially at this critical juncture in the narrator's life when she yearns for guidance.

The grandmother's silence becomes symbolic of a missed opportunity for valuable advice. The narrator's longing for guidance from her grandmother may also stem from disappointment in her parents, whose turbulent relationship casts a shadow over her life.

Her father's infidelity, which she has witnessed, further erodes her respect for him. Consequently, the grandmother emerges as the sole remaining moral compass in her life.