Sometimes‚ short stories can teach you life-long lessons called morals. For example‚ the story “Thank you M’am” is one of them. Written by Langston Hughes‚ the story “Thank you M’am” is about a teenage boy who tries to steal a lady’s purse. In return‚ he gets a surprising and possibly life-changing reaction. When people come across challenging times in life‚ it can be easier to go on the wrong path than the right path‚ because the right path is tough - but eventually it leads to a more positive‚
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In Langston Hughes’ short story Thank You Ma’am‚ the main character Luella is filled with kindness. Luella is a strong‚ independent woman who normally doesn’t take any nonsense. Until a teenage boy named Roger ran into her while trying to steal her pocketbook. When Luella saw him she immediately starts treating him with kindness. Luella is caring because she gave Roger a chance‚ she took Roger in‚ and made an effort to make a difference in Roger’s life. Luella is caring because she gave Roger a chance
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Thank You For Smoking is one of the best comedies in 2006. It was directed by Jason Reitman. Its aim was at people showing the efforts exerted to convince people that something is harmless or beneficial. It got a challenging title which paves the way for satire. Thank You for Smoking is a criticism of today’s "culture of spin". The hero of the film is Nick Naylor (Eckhart)‚ the Chief Spokesman for Big Tobacco whose task was to defend the rights of smokers and cigarette makers while health advertisements
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In the story‚ “Thank you‚ Ma’m”‚ by Langston Hughes‚ Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones‚ a ‘large’ woman‚ bravely walked the streets of her small town‚ at eleven o’clock in the night‚ when all of a sudden a young boy of 14 named Roger tried the steal her pocketbook. Mrs. Jones grabbed the boy‚ tackled him for good measure‚ and lugged him to her house‚ where she coaxed the reasons why he stole out of him. Satisfied with the answer that she got‚ Mrs. Jones cooked the boy dinner and talked with him
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parents‚ schoolmates‚ fellow graduates‚ a pleasant afternoon to all. Today marks another milestone in our life. This day is our graduation day from our ten years of untiring efforts and sacrifices. While I’ve always thought that having graduated from high school is already an act of gratitude in itself‚ this special event will not be completed without a message of thanks to all who made this day special in our life. Though words aren’t enough to express our innermost appreciation for all the good
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Wedding Ceremony Options Welcome: Option 1: We have come here today to celebrate a special love. (name) and (name) have chosen you‚ those special and important to them‚ to witness and celebrate this love as they come together as husband and wife. Option 2: We are gathered here‚ not to witness the beginning of what will be‚ but rather what already is. We celebrate with (name) & (name) the wondrous and joyful occurrence that has already taken place in their lives‚ and the commitment they make
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This is clearly evident as shown by the short story “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes‚ the magazine article “Community Service and You” by T. J. Saftner and the magazine article “Feeding Frenzy” by Peter Ames Carlin and Don Sider. In the story “Thank You M’am”‚ Hughes states how Mrs. Jones helps Roger even though he had done her wrong. The text states‚ “‘ I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?’” (88). This shows how Mrs. Jones was nice
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There are many people in the world who need someone to look up to. Sadly‚ some people don’t have someone to learn from. In the story “Thank you Ma’am” by Langston Hughes‚ the main character‚ Roger who doesn’t know the correct behavior to have‚ so Mrs. Jones shows him the way to act. Throughout the beginning of the story‚ Roger learns that his actions can have bad consequences. His actions end up really affecting his behavior. For example‚ when he tries to snatch Mrs. Jones pocketbook‚ “Instead
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"Thank You M’am" by Langston Hughes is a realistic fiction short story about a scrawny boy named Roger and a black lady named Mrs. Jones. After Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones money to buy shoes she handles the matter herself by kicking him to the ground. She then takes him to her house‚ cleans him up‚ feeds him‚ and teaches him right from wrong. Langston Hughes‚ the author of "Thank You M’am"‚ teaches us that you should give people second chances. You can tell the second chance Mrs. Jones gave
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opportunity to speak at this Annual Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony this afternoon being aware that there are a lot of qualified and competent health officials in St.Vincent and the Grenadines who are sitting right before me. I remember that it was a few months ago when I visited this prestigious institution on the eve of regional exams. I can distinctly remember seeing faces of anxiety‚ fear and uncertainty due to the fact that many of you graduands thought that you were unprepared for such an unpredictable
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