The theme of the story Thank you‚ M’am by Langston Hughes is kindness should be returned It is also the same as Priscilla and the Wimps by Richard Peck the theme is also kindness should be returned. In the text it states‚ “ the boy fell on his back on the sidewalk‚ and his legs flew up.” He tried to steal her purse and got caught automatically she could have called the cops but she was kind enough to take him to her house. The boy rodger was polite and said yes Ma’am to everything she said he could
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Transcript of Character Analysis (Thank You‚ Ma’am) ... Main Character She is the main character of this story‚ because the whole story is centered around her and her journey with the secondary character‚ Roger‚ after he tries to steal her purse. Physical Description Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a large african american woman with dark skin and hair. Slung across her shoulder is a very large purse in which she carries everything she would ever need. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones by
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Thank You for Arguing‚ Notes Chapter One • By beginning with a banal-seeming example of the power of arguing‚ Heinrichs tries to establish a connection with his audience‚ most of whom‚ presumably‚ will be familiar with the kind of low-stakes‚ everyday arguments. • Having established the importance of arguing and rhetoric in a banal‚ everyday setting‚ Heinrichs generalizes to say that rhetoric is an inescapable part of life. • The thesis of the book: rhetoric is an important form of knowledge‚ and
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school principal‚ ________________‚ honored guests‚ beloved teachers‚ dear 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
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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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Giving Thanks Essay Some people have it easy and some have it really hard. So hard there life is in risk. For example some people in the world don’t even have a place to live. They don’t have the security of knowing that they’re going to have something to eat that day or even water to drink. In my case I know I am not rich but thanks to god and my family I have never been poor. My family might not be the richest but there the best to me they are humble and caring. Because of them I have never been
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Being empathetic is being both understanding And caring. In the story Thank You‚ M’AM by Langston Hughes I learned that even tho ms.Jones seems rough on the outside in the inside she is empathetic. My reasons are ms.Jones understands the boy‚ also ms.jones is caring for the boy‚ and my last reason is ms.Jones acts tough. Furthermore Ms.Jones understands the boy. My first piece of evidence is when she said “I believe you’re hungry-or been hungry”then she kept going on and on about her pocket book
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In the short story‚ “Thank You‚ Ma’am by Langston Hughes‚” Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is a large‚ but very nice old woman. In the story‚ Roger‚ a little young fourteen year old boy‚ tries to take Mrs. Jones purse. After snatching her purse‚ he falls to the ground where she picks him up and asks him why he is so dirty. After making him pick up her pocket book‚ she takes him to her home. There‚ she makes him wash his face and eat a good meal. While making his meal‚ she asks Roger why he tried
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Have you ever had somebody try to steal something from you? You don’t see that every day! This story is from the book‚” Thank You Ma’am”. The author’s name is Langston Hughis. The main characters name ips Roger. He is a skinny‚ weak kid. The claim is Roger learns to think before he does. The three reasons why Roger learns to think before he does are as follows‚ there are always consequences for one’s actions‚ actions always affect others‚ and forgiveness. To start off‚ Roger learns to think before
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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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