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There are certainly details in the story that suggest that Mrs. Jones was a large woman. The first paragraph uses the word "large" to describe Mrs. Jones. The first sentence of the story tells us...
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You will find several examples of textual evidence demonstrating Mrs. Jones’s confidence in Langston Hughes's short story “Thank You, M’am.” In the exposition, Roger is unsuccessful in his...
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At the end of Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You M'am" Roger is virtually left mute when Mrs. Jones ushers him out the front door of her apartment building: "He barely managed to say 'Thank...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am," there are several ways in which Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones shows empathy for Roger. Empathy is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary...
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We can infer that Roger, while executing his plan, expected a large woman like "Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones" to be no great sprinter, therefore unable to run after him once he had her purse...
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Thank You, M'am
The dialogue between Roger and Mrs. Jones reveals that they each know something about the other automatically, yet they also have something to learn. Mrs. Jones, who walks home late at night, is...
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Langston Hughes
In Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You M'am," a teen boy named Roger attempts to steal the purse of a large lady named Mrs. Jones. Roger claims that he is stealing the purse because he would...
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Thank You, M'am
While the main conflict in the story is man v. man, I think a solid argument could be made that there are several examples of man v. self conflicts. The main source of conflict in the story is man...
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Literature
Langston Hughes generates foreshadowing, or hints of things to come, with the characterization of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, a large woman who is both physically and spiritually strong....
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Thank You, M'am
In the short story, “Thank you, M’am,” Langston Hughes tells us exactly why Roger sits in such a way that Mrs. Jones can see him. Hughes tells us that Roger “did not want to be mistrusted...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes short story "Thank You M'am" Mrs. Jones develops trust with Roger through her actions not her words. Mrs. Jones is familiar with the circumstances in which Roger is growing up...
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Thank You, M'am
"Thank You M'am" is Langston Hughes's short story about an encounter between a black teenaged boy and a woman who takes him under her wing (both literally and figuratively) after he attempts to...
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Thank You, M'am
One thing that links the events, plot, setting, and characters together is the life story of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Events that Roger experiences now are similar to events Mrs. Jones...
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Thank You, M'am
Although Langston Hughes does not explicitly tell us why Mrs. Jones makes Roger wash his face in “Thank you, Ma’m,” we can certainly infer the reason from the story. We can infer that Mrs....
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There are two turning points for Roger's character in "Thank You, M'am." The first is where Roger chooses to stay with Mrs. Jones and wash his face as told to do: "Roger looked at the door—looked...
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The mood of a story consists of the elements the author uses to make us feel a certain way while we are reading. This can include elements like description, setting, metaphors, and similes. The...
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Thank You, M'am
If you are referring to what the boy, Roger, says at the beginning of the story, I would argue that his first words betray his fear more than his potential for violence. When Roger tries to snatch...
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Thank You, M'am
When the boy in the short story “Thank You, Ma’am” tries to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones’ purse, Mrs. Jones’ first reaction is physical. She uses physical force against him,...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes's short story "Thank You, M'am," Roger learns for the first time in his life that there truly are caring, compassionate people in the world, whereas Mrs. Jones is reminded of her...
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Thank You, M'am
Langston Hughes creates the image of a strong, no-nonsense woman, who is ready for anything with the first sentence of his short story “Thank You, M’am.” He says, "She was a large woman with...
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Thank You, M'am
Roger had a chance to run away when Mrs. Jones told him to wash his face. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones was walking home at night when Roger tried to steal her purse. He didn’t succeed...
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Thank You, M'am
Instead of asking Roger where he lives or about his folks, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones feeds Roger some supper, telling him about her job. After they eat, she gives Roger ten dollars for...
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Thank You, M'am
Both Mrs. Jones and Roger are denizens of Harlem and, as such, have shared some of the same experiences. However, Mrs. Jones is an adult who has profited from her experiences and is now wiser than...
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Thank You, M'am
In "Thank You, M'am," we learn that Mrs. Jones's home is a modest one. When Mrs. Jones drags Roger to her home, she is not taking him to an opulent mansion. Hughes gives us specific details about...
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Thank You, M'am
The central theme in Langston Hughes's short story "Thank You, M'am" is that there is a need to show compassion because compassion can generate change. Hughes supports his theme through the actions...
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Thank You, M'am
The point of view of the story is that of a third person omniscient narrator, mostly from Roger’s perspective. A third person omniscient narrator does not focus on only one character. It also...
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Roger is overcome with emotion at the end of “Thank you, M’am” by Langston Hughes, which leaves him unable to say more than a simple “thank you.” Roger is a young man who is the product...
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Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones feels sorry for Roger because she sees him out alone late at night with his face dirty. She understands that he is not a hardened criminal. He is just a kid who...
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Thank You, M'am
“Thank you, M’am” was written in 1958. The story is about a teenage boy named Roger who tries to steal the purse of a very tough lady named Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. She does not...
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Thank You, M'am
By using urban dialect in “Thank You M’am,” Langston Hughes adds to the authenticity of the short story. During his many years as an author, Hughes used the native dialect of...
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Thank You, M'am
At the end of the story, Roger does not run away but leaves Mrs. Jones on good terms. The problem in this story is that Roger tries to steal a woman’s purse, and she tries to teach him right from...
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Thank You, M'am
No, not quite, although you're getting close! Try reading the story a few more times, focusing on the details and imagining the characters in your mind. Let's take a close look at each of your...
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Human nature is very complex. Studies show that humans and animals have very compassionate natures, which means they have the ability to empathize with others--feel what others feel--and behave...
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Thank You, M'am
In “Thank You, M’am,” Langston Hughes creates a strong, formidable female character in Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Her full name emphasizes her larger than life stature and character...
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After reading Langston Hughes’ short story “Thank You, M’am,” the statement, “Family integration is important to raise children soundly,” is validated. It is eleven o’clock at night,...
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While Langston Hughes never grew up surviving on the streets the way Roger seems to in Hughes's short story "Thank You, M'am," Hughes certainly did have experiences with parental neglect and...
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Thank You, M'am
Langston Hughes' short story “Thank You, M'am” is a lot like his poetry, nothing pretentious or overdone, just good straightforward writing that paints a picture of ordinary people trying to...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes short story “Thank You, M’am,” Mrs. Jones reacts immediately and physically when Roger attempts to steal her purse. When Roger is stymied by the weight of the pocketbook,...
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Roger wants Mrs. Jones to trust him, and he wants to show his appreciation to her. Mrs. Jones reacted in a very unusual way to an attempted purse-snatching. When she realized that the boy who...
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In Langston Hughes short story “Thank You M’am,” Roger tells Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones his motive for attempting to steal her purse is to get money to purchase blue suede shoes....
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You are being asked to think critically about the idea of theme in the story of your choice. In my opinion, “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes is a good choice for this type of essay. There...
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Thank You, M'am
The main character in Langston Hughes' short story “Thank You, M'am” doesn't have much, other than a big body and an even bigger name: Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. That's why the end of...
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Thank You, M'am
The themes of a piece of literature are implied messages the author conveys to the reader. In “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes, the themes of kindness and trust are evident throughout the...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes’ short story “Thank You, M’am” there are a number of implied themes. Why would the author imply the themes instead of stating them explicitly? By implying theme, the...
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Roger's treatment of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones mirrors his transformation as a character. At the beginning of the story, he is wrapped up in his own self-interests, unwilling to consider...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes’ story “Thank You M’am” Roger and Mrs. Jones share one meal together. After Roger’s failed attempt to steal her pocketbook, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones...
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Thank You, M'am
The theme of trust is evident in Langston Hughes’ short story “Thank You, M’am.” Roger is thwarted in his attempt to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones’ pocketbook. She is strong...
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Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes short story “Thank you, M’am,” Roger’s attitude changes from that of a petty thief to a young man who desires to demonstrate his trustworthiness and gratitude. After Mrs....
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In Langston Hughes's short story "Thank you, M'am," Roger is so stunned by Mrs. Jones's actions that he can barely speak, which signifies just how much she has positively influenced him.The first...
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Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones doesn’t “play,” and the characterization of her by Langston Hughes shows this. Mrs. Jones is a formidable woman who is large in stature with a large purse...
