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    Exercise #2 The essay ‘Salvation” by Langston Hughes was the essay I connected with most. The religious aspect if it enticed me to read further. To me it was ironic that Hughes titled the essay “Salvation” when in fact it seemed young 12-year-old Hughes had become more lost than before going to the revival. I feel as if that Hughes wanted readers to take an important theme away from the essay; peer pressure from adults has a big impact on small children. Hughes style of writing is a unique combination

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    is a short story written by Langston Hughes and published in 1958. Though Hughes doesn’t explicitly state what the setting of the story is‚ there are some clues that indicate the general place and time period. For one thing‚ the story was published in 1958 and the themes of Langston Hughes’ work often revolve around the lives of African Americans in segregated America‚ so we can deduce that this story is probably set in the 1950s. Additionally‚ Roger wants to buy ’blue suede shoes‚’ which is probably

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    In the story‚ Thank You M’am‚ by Langston Hughes‚ a lady named Luella Jones shows kindness rather than animosity to a young boy who tried to confiscate her purse. Throughout the story‚ the reader can tell that due to this‚ the boy’s character begins to shift. Toward the beginning of the story‚ Roger‚ the boy‚ ran up behind Mrs. Jones and made an unsuccessful grab at her purse. Before he could get away‚ Mrs. Jones took hold of his shirt front and begin to drag him home with her. At this point in

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    People do not always make great decisions because sometimes life is tough and wrong decisions are made based on circumstances. The text‚ “Thank You‚ Ma’am” by Langston Hughes is a great example of how one woman changes a boy’s life by her act of kindness and beliefs. Mrs. Jones can be described as a woman who is very considerate‚ understanding‚ and fair-minded. She is a woman of action. When she sees something that needs to change‚ she does not wait for someone else to make it happen‚ she immediately

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    Biographical and Historical Approach to Langston Hughes’ "Dream Boogie" Michelle Cooks ENG Teacher January 30‚ 2012 A biographical or historical approach attempt to measure how much an author’s life or history has influenced their writings. Most of the time‚ writings are strengthened when the author writes from a biographical or historical angle‚ and the importance of their history becomes significant when it is used to create characters that express it’s values and examines trends that occur

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    different point of views of the world. Human being can be very generous even though he or she might be going through a low point in their life. In Langston Hughes’s short story “Thank You M’am” the main character Luella Bates Washington Jones demonstrated a true act of generosity when she brought Roger home with her‚ washed and fed him‚ and gave him money for the blue suede shoes. Mrs Jones‚first‚ demonstrated an act of kindness when she brought him home. Mrs Jones walked home from work when Roger

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    family was passed on to him and has proven itself to be the only way to accomplish your American dream. And as Langston Hughes points out in his poem “Let America be America Again”‚ this same determination has been seen in America for centuries. He writes about the evolution of America and her people. How curiosity drove the pioneers‚ greed drove gold diggers‚ and freedom drove the slaves. Langston shows the reader that all American dreams have one thing in common‚ determination. Taking a look at regular

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    the speaker gives us a symbol of segregation because he talks about how his life is somewhat limited due to it. He shows this by stating in another line that his professor is “somewhat more free” because he is “older -- and white.” I believe Langston Hughes’ poem mentions the self-identity aspect of being a black man‚

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    transform racist beliefs and promoting social activism. Bringing attention to race‚ it becomes clear the role color plays in our society. In Thank You Ma’am‚ Langston Hughes‚ through the characterization

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    Forgiveness‚ charity and poverty are all a big part of this story. Mrs. Jones knows all about the three. This paradox is explored in Langston Hughes’ famous short story‚ “Thank You‚ Ma’am”‚ as he introduces that she is very forgiving‚ poor‚ but yet still gives charity. Mrs. Jones proves that no matter what is going on in your life‚ you call still be generous and help others. This story teaches readers that it is okay to forgive‚ and how to treat others no matter rich or poor. Forgiveness for one

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