Mi Angel Clemons period 2 04/01/13 Compare and Contrast Essay The two stories that were chose to complete my essay on are "Marigolds" by Eugenia W. Collier‚ and "Thank You M’am"‚ by Langston Hughes. These stories were choose because they share a common theme of "Coming of Age" as stated in the Elements of Literature book. In example‚ in each story the main characters learns
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The characters of the storys ‚Thank You Ma’am‚ by Langston Hughes‚ and ‚Because of Mr. Terupt‚ by Rob Buyea. The story “Thank You Ma’am” has a character named Roger‚ and he tried to steal the pocket book of a woman name Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. He tried to steal the pocket book so he could get money for blue suede shoes. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones took Roger back to her house where he washed his face and got to eat‚ after he got done with eating he had to go and that was when Mrs
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There may be many reasons why Ms. Jones takes Roger home‚ but one strong claim is Mrs. Jones intended to help Roger‚ rather than force a blame. “Thank you‚ m’am” by Langston Hughes‚ is a short story about a large woman named Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones‚ who finds a dirty-faced boy attempting to steal her pocketbook. This boy’s name was Roger. After confronting the shameful boy‚ Ms. Jones takes Roger to her sizable house and offers him help in different ways: teaching right from wrong‚ turning
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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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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 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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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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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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“Thank you M’am” In the story “Thank you M’am”‚ by Langston Hughes‚ a 15 year old boy named Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse‚ however Mrs. Jones furiously caught him‚ after a few of questions Mrs. Jones quickly changed her thoughts on Roger‚ after asking him if there was anybody home to tell him to wash his dirty face‚ she became nicer to Roger. From that moment and on she started to care about Roger more and more. She decided to bring him home to teach him a lesson about the importance
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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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