Thank You, M'am

In "Thank You, M'am," the boy, Roger, feels conflicted and guilty after attempting to steal Mrs. Jones's purse. Initially distrustful and surprised by her reaction, he contemplates escaping but...

Mrs. Jones' background reveals that she is a hardworking woman with a past of making poor choices. She works late at a beauty parlor and appears to live alone, suggesting a sense of loneliness. Her...

In Langston Hughes' "Thank You, M'am," it seems unlikely that Roger will steal again. His failed robbery attempt and lack of criminal history suggest he is inherently good. His decision not to escape...

Besides "Thank You, M'am," Roger might have wanted to express appreciation for Mrs. Jones's nonjudgmental kindness and the genuine care she showed him. Her understanding and trust, without pity or...

In Langston Hughes' "Thank You, M'am," Roger is depicted as a young, neglected boy who attempts to steal a purse to buy blue suede shoes. However, his interaction with Mrs. Luella Bates Washington...

Luella Bates Washington Jones says, "I have done things too," but she refuses to tell Roger what her dark secret is. Your job is to imagine what those things are that she did and who helped her...