Mrs. Jones‚ a character in the short story “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes‚ is a woman who teaches a lesson. In the story‚ a young boy‚ named Roger‚ tries to steal her purse‚ but Mrs. Jones catches him. Instead of turning him into the police‚ she teaches him a lesson her own way. Through these actions‚ Mrs. Jones demonstrates that she is kind‚ wise‚ and strong. To begin with‚ Mrs. Jones shows that she is wise. For example‚ Mrs. Jones teaches Roger a lesson about stealing. She tells him to ask
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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 things that come our way‚ I shall attempt to articulate in behalf of my fellow graduates‚ the deepest feeling of happiness in our life. First and for most‚ I take it as an honor to thank our dear parents for their endless love‚ support‚ sacrifices‚ and for the efforts that you’ve
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Teachers‚ and Supporters‚ Members of the School Council‚ Teachers‚ Parents‚ Ladies and Gentlemen‚ Fellow Students‚ Good Evening On behalf of ____‚ I would like to thank you for the efforts and time you have put in to the annual day function. This is a wonderful tradition‚ great tradition and important tradition. Without all of you this would of not be the success that it was. I would like to think the owners of _______(whoever supported your school with revenue and supplies needed). I would like
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I proceed to thank the backbone of all our ventures here at Loyola ‚ our principal Fr. K P Mathew ably assisted by our vice principals Fr. Devassy Paul and Fr. Antu Xavier. What is a party without guests ? Similarly what is a LA Fest sans the presence of the participating schools ? A round of applause to all the visitors for making the atmosphere festive yet charged with a healthy friendly competition. Organization is not just one big thing ‚ but a million small things. I thank all the teaching
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Sinclair Do you meet good people in your life‚ but never see them again? That’s how Roger felt when he met Ms.Washington‚ in Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes. Ms.Washington is truly a good person because she taught Roger right from wrong‚ she let him wash up and eat‚ and she let him have the thing he wanted. One reason Ms.Washington is a good person because she taught Roger right from wrong. Just think she kicked him when he tried to snatch her purse. That’s showing that when you do something
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girl‚ would like to propose the vote of thanks to each and everyone who have contributed for the overwhelming success of today’s program. I should first thank the chief guest Mr. Man Mohan Singh‚ IAS‚ who in spite of his busy schedule‚ accepted our invitation and has came here to this program. I extend grateful thanks to our guests of honor‚ Mrs. And Mr. K. Vijay and Mrs. and Mr. Raghuram for making it convenient to attend our program. My grateful thanks are directed to all the distinguished
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Never Be Ungrateful For A Want Always be thankful for what you have. Have you ever wondered if someone else had the same life as you. Ever wondered if someone had more or less than you and how they handles it. Well in the story “Fly Away Home” by Eve Bunting and “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes they show how you should be thankful for what you have and how much you have. What shows this is that Andrew has to do work while he is at a young age and Roger tried to steal someone’s purse. Also Andrew
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Word of Thanks Ambitions could not be fulfilled without determination; goals cannot be achieved without sacrifices‚ and success could not be acquired without rising above intrigues. Our honored guest and speaker‚ distinguished visitors‚ our respected school administrator‚ Madam Mercy L. Sales‚ beloved teachers‚ dear parents‚ fellow graduates‚ friends‚ ladies and gentlemen‚ good morning. As students‚ we often complained about our difficulties and adversities. However‚ you all would agree with
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Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones from the short story “Thank You Ma’am” is a tough yet motherly and empathetic character. These three contradictory character traits show in her actions‚ thoughts‚ and words. Mrs. Jones exemplifies empathy when she can relate to Rodger’s situation and when she doesn’t want to ask him about things that could possibly be embarrassing to him. “The woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived‚ or his folks‚ or anything else that would embarrass him.”(3) this
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ESL Writing Ms. Layzo May 16‚ 2012 I am the master of my fate and the captain of my soul Beyond the night that covers me‚ Black as the Pit from pole to pole‚ I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have never regretted and I blinked. Subjected to the blows of fate‚ my head is bloody‚ but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears looms but the Horror of the shade‚ the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. No matter how
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