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    Matthew Meyers Mrs. Jones Solomon 12th Grade AP Literature; 7th period 8/27/14 Characterization in “Thank You M’am” It was fate that Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and Roger met. Through their short meeting‚ a metamorphosis occurs between the two; a relationship buds. Though the two probably won’t ever see each other again‚ Roger needed Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones to transform his life and teach him true human compassion. Langston Hughes develops the relationship between these two characters

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    Dear Kuba‚ I would just like to say a massive thank you for welcoming me in so kindly‚ and for allowing me to do work experience with you. I have really enjoyed myself and feel that this has given me some really valuable skills that I will definitely benefit from! It was a great‚ hands-on experience and working with you was very enjoyable while at the same time I learnt a lot.  Working in your company has helped me to appreciate the demands of working full time and will also help me in deciding

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    An unexpected friend In Langston Hughes‚ “Thank you‚ M’am‚ readers quickly met two characters: Roger and Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Readers learn that Mrs. Jones is a big‚ fearless women for fighting off Roger. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones gives off a mean first impression to readers.. People may not see these traits at first glance‚ but as readers dig down deeper into the story‚ they see the true side of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Even though she has traits readers can

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    Thank You Ma’am By : Langston Hughes 1) "She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but a hammer and nails." The description of Mrs. Jones’ purse written out by Hughes is symbolically portrayed in different ways. The texts states that the purse Mrs. Jones was carrying around had everything in it but a hammer and nails. What is interesting about this phrase is the way it is used. Symbolically the purse has more meaning than how it physically sounds. In my opinion

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    In the story “Thank You‚ M’am” by Langston Hughes‚ there are many examples of kindness by Miss Jones. A Few of which include… When Ms. Jones says “---Are you hungry?”(357)‚ this demonstrates how she understands how they may not be anyone else to care for him at home‚ and she feels empathy and understands why he was taking her purse. This matter because it shows that she cares about people and is kind‚ rather than just beating him up or taking him to the police station. Another example is when she

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    Thank You M’am” is written by Langston Hughes. This is a story about a young boy who lives in the streets who comes across a woman who will teach him a life lesson and gives him a second chance indirectly. They both cross paths in a very abnormal way. The boy (Roger) tries to snatch a woman’s purse‚ (Mrs. Jones) when she is confronted by him‚ she takes charge of the situation. Mrs. Jones takes Roger in‚ not by his will‚ but out of love and hope for children. Mrs. Jones feeds him and washes him up

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    Thanks” Poems are one of the deepest expressions of humans’ inner vision and feelings‚ this fact sets poetry as one of the most thought provoking literary genres. An instance of this is a great poem called “Thanks” by William Stanley Merwin a poet from the twenty century. The makes the reader particularly wander around the real conception of gratefulness. Moreover‚ this poem contains a strong imagery that provokes in the reader a varied set of strong emotions. In the poem the speaker uses

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    Adam M. Weiner-Aponte 11/9/12 Proff. Robert Flower CHEM 90 Reptiles thank you for Global Warming Humans are creatures of greed. They take‚ they eat‚ they consume‚ and they use with abandon. On a subconscious level people have become accustomed to ignoring the consequences of their actions because “that is just how the system works.” When it comes to the business of energy and energy consumption‚ they find themselves in a situation that is more than similar. We as a race use fossil fuels daily

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    Vincent Nguyen 8/15/11 Pg. 1 Chapter 1 Entry “…rhetoric offers a grander‚ metaphysical payoff: it jolts you into a fresh new perspective on the human condition. After it awakens you to the argument all around‚ the world will never seem the same.” (6) In chapter one‚ “Open Your Eyes‚” Heinrichs states that argument is an important social element that surrounds everyday life. People who uses rhetoric‚ the art of argument‚ tends to succeed in persuading others to do their bidding. Many

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    I have chosen to send you a manuscript I have recently composed. I now our relationship has been silent. And‚ I know that when you saw who this letter was from you were socked‚ and maybe even appalled. But‚ I want to be a part of your life as your father and as your friend. As you know I am getting old. I think it is a good idea or us to get in touch so we can have a fruitful relation. Whenever‚ I choose someone to send my written work to I think about if I will benefit‚ and if that person will

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