Literary Elements In Thank You, M 'Am And Charles'

Authors use many literary devices that enhance their writing in different ways. Two examples of literary devices are, indirect characterization and foreshadowing. When a writer uses a character’s thoughts and actions to represent their personality, they are using indirect characterization. Foreshadowing is when an author hints at an event to come. “Thank You, M’am” and “Charles” are two short stories which use these literary elements. In “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes, indirect characterization is used to add on to the understanding of the main characters. This story is about a boy, Roger, who attempts to steal a woman’s purse but fails in the process. The lady, Ms. Jones, takes him to her house and decides to take care of him. At