The theme of the story Thank you‚ M’am by Langston Hughes is kindness should be returned It is also the same as Priscilla and the Wimps by Richard Peck the theme is also kindness should be returned. In the text it states‚ “ the boy fell on his back on the sidewalk‚ and his legs flew up.” He tried to steal her purse and got caught automatically she could have called the cops but she was kind enough to take him to her house. The boy rodger was polite and said yes Ma’am to everything she said he could
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Transcript of Character Analysis (Thank You‚ Ma’am) ... Main Character She is the main character of this story‚ because the whole story is centered around her and her journey with the secondary character‚ Roger‚ after he tries to steal her purse. Physical Description Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a large african american woman with dark skin and hair. Slung across her shoulder is a very large purse in which she carries everything she would ever need. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones by
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Alexander 1 Celeste Alexander Eng 112- N03 Professor Rogers November 15‚ 2011 Arguing a Position Essay-“What Color is Justice” What is Justice? As defined by Dictionary.com; it is the quality of being just; righteousness‚ equitableness‚ moral rightness: to hold the justice of a cause. Conformity to this principle‚ as manifested in conduct; just conduct‚ dealing‚ or treatment. When I read the different explanations of the word Justice‚ all were fitting to give a concise clarification on this subject
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Being empathetic is being both understanding And caring. In the story Thank You‚ M’AM by Langston Hughes I learned that even tho ms.Jones seems rough on the outside in the inside she is empathetic. My reasons are ms.Jones understands the boy‚ also ms.jones is caring for the boy‚ and my last reason is ms.Jones acts tough. Furthermore Ms.Jones understands the boy. My first piece of evidence is when she said “I believe you’re hungry-or been hungry”then she kept going on and on about her pocket book
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In the short story‚ “Thank You‚ Ma’am by Langston Hughes‚” Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a large‚ but very nice old woman. In the story‚ Roger‚ a little young fourteen year old boy‚ tries to take Mrs. Jones purse. After snatching her purse‚ he falls to the ground where she picks him up and asks him why he is so dirty. After making him pick up her pocket book‚ she takes him to her home. There‚ she makes him wash his face and eat a good meal. While making his meal‚ she asks Roger why he tried
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Have you ever had somebody try to steal something from you? You don’t see that every day! This story is from the book‚” Thank You Ma’am”. The author’s name is Langston Hughis. The main characters name ips Roger. He is a skinny‚ weak kid. The claim is Roger learns to think before he does. The three reasons why Roger learns to think before he does are as follows‚ there are always consequences for one’s actions‚ actions always affect others‚ and forgiveness. To start off‚ Roger learns to think before
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quote from the scenes of film1‚ 2‚ 3 and 4 for father-child below illustrate this findings Film 1: little fockers Greg focker: henry‚ you gonna have your lasagna? Henry focker: no‚ thank you Greg focker: you know‚ you mother worked very hard making that lasagna for you Henry focker: no. it tastes funny Greg focker: henry‚ I’am your father and I’m requesting of you to eat the lasagna. Henry focker: fine. In the above quote‚ this conversation between father and son was influence due to the conversation
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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
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Vote of Thanks Important speech given at the end of the function and the content is based on what the speakers say and on research [know who organized the function including the sponsors] • 45 seconds to two minutes • Short • Show appreciation to speakers • Show appreciation to organizers • Thank the main speaker first • Thank each speaker if the list is short • Thank the organizers OPENING PARAGRAPH Honourable [name]‚ Respected [name]‚ Mr Chairman‚ our most valued invited guests‚
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Have you ever felt nice? In the story “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes‚ Mrs.Jones is nice. One reason she is nice is Mrs.Jones is forgiving. Another reason Mrs. Jones is nice is she is trusting and the last reason Mrs. Jones is nice is she is caring. In particular Mrs. Jones is nice because she is forgiving. The reason she is forgiving is she brought Roger into her home and washed him up. She also fed him lima beans and ham after Roger took her pocketbook. I think that Mrs. Jones wants Roger
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