“Thank You Ma’am” and “Marigolds” are two fictional short stories that focus on two young teens. “Thank You Ma’am” was written by Langston Hughes. He was born February 1‚ 1902 In Joplin‚ Missouri and was an African-American poet‚ social activist‚ novelist‚ playwright and columnist. “Marigolds” was written by Eugenia W. Collier. She was born in 1928 in the city of Baltimore and was an African-American writer and critic. There are many similarities and differences between “Thank You Ma’am” and “Marigolds
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Langston Hughes was an African-American writer in the 1920’s. He was best known for his stories in the Harlem Renaissance about the Black Culture. Hughes emphasized the theme that “Black is Beautiful.” In Hughes’ short story‚ “Why‚ You Reckon‚” he writes through the main character‚ the narrator‚ a poor‚ ’hongry’ Black. Hughes uses character and scene description‚ symbolism‚ themes‚ and dialogue to set his story up and make it more interesting and historical to the reader. In “Why‚ You Reckon‚”
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Joe Fuchs 9-25-08 Short Literature Mr. Brannigan The setting of the short story‚ Thank You‚ M’am by Langston Hughes‚ takes places during the early 1900s. There is a large woman named Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and a young boy named Roger. Both characters are the protagonists. The one main character‚ Roger‚ can be viewed as both a dynamic character and a stereotype. The story starts off with Roger trying to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook‚ but he is caught and then gets
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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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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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etc. By using indirect characterization‚ authors can feed into our perception of stereotypes. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a main character in the story “Thank You m’am”. The author creates a change in how she is viewed through indirect characterization in her actions. Hughes creates a setting that practically screams out “I AM A STEREOTYPE”. The story takes place in an urban town‚ where a
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