Forgiveness and compassion have the power to greatly impact a person’s life. This can be observed in the short story “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes. Mrs Jones’s kindness towards Roger changes him in many ways. Roger learns to be more trusting‚ learns that people are willing to give second chances and he als learns that he is not alone and other people have had similar experiences to him. Roger starts out as a poor boy trying to steal a woman’s pocket book‚ but as the story continues‚ readers
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Thank You‚ Ma’am” by Langston Hughes is short story about a young boy named Roger who intended on stealing a purse‚ and instead stumbled upon a very strong and passionate women‚ Luella Bates Washington Jones who showed him how it felt to be trusted and loved. Roger wanted some blue suede shows‚ apparently wanted them so bad he would steal from an elder women to get some. During his attempt to do so‚ he fell to the ground and was forced to succumb to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones demands.
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The text ‘Thank you Ma’am’ by Langston Hughes depicts what happens after an encounter between a small boy (Roger) who tries to steal from an older lady (Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones) while she is walking home from work. The story among many other things‚ focuses on the ideas of trust‚ dignity and forgiveness. While Hughes is well known for writing about race‚ this story’s lessons go beyond race. Luella is tough and honest‚ and also trusting and steadfast in her beliefs. The faith she shows
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and “Thank You M’am” a significant change happened in one of the main characters lives that made a lasting effect. In the story‚ “from An American Childhood” the main character‚ Annie Dillard wrote a reflective essay about when she first realized that even though her parents might not be interested in the same activities that she enjoys‚ they always supported her. This had a lasting effect on her because I think that this understanding helped her to become a better person. In the story‚ “Thank You
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Theme? What is theme? Theme is the subject of a piece of writing. Then there’s trust‚ and is a powerful thing…if used right. Trust can help relationships of any kind. I mean you would was to trust someone right? The theme of “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes is in my opinion about trust‚ and how trust can build relationships in the most unexpected places. Roger was a neglected boy that no one really cared about. One day he tried to steal a purse form a lady‚ but she caught him. She then took care
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Forgiveness‚ charity and poverty are all a big part of this story. Mrs. Jones knows all about the three. This paradox is explored in Langston Hughes’ famous short story‚ “Thank You‚ Ma’am”‚ as he introduces that she is very forgiving‚ poor‚ but yet still gives charity. Mrs. Jones proves that no matter what is going on in your life‚ you call still be generous and help others. This story teaches readers that it is okay to forgive‚ and how to treat others no matter rich or poor. Forgiveness for one is very
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In “Thank You‚ Ma’am” by Langston Hughes and “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost‚ the two stories both share a similar theme. It is portrayed by both authors that the moral of the stories is that all actions have consequences‚ whether they are good or bad. Langston Hughes writes a story about a sweet old lady that is walking down the sidewalk alone‚ when a boy comes up behind her and tries to steal her purse. Instead of being upset about the situation‚ the woman takes the boy into her house and
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I noticed that the lady from thank you mam is very connected with the boy and knows what he has been through. This is important because you can see that there is a reason the lady took the boy in and fed him and showered him. For Example: when she said “Um-hum! And you face is dirty. I got a great mind to wash your face for you.” That shows that even though she knows he is a troubled kid‚ she still takes him in as if he was her own. She showered the boy and fed the boy‚ Like the boy was her son
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