Thank You, Ma 'Am' By Langston Hughes

We all have faced a moment or a time where someone had made us happy or sad. And there is this Quote written by Mary Angelou “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, or what you did, but people will never forget how you made them fell.” I have to say that this is really true. And how many people have ran thoughts about someone and how they made them feel a million times. I say that because I do, and sometimes I actually thought or think what they did and said was true. Because of that I think it was my fault. How many people do this, and how many people actually believe it, more that there should be.

In the short story, “Thank You Ma’am,” a young boy named Roger tried to steal a purse that belonged to a woman named Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and got caught. She had Roger wash his face back at her house and even had him stay for dinner. Throughout the whole story, Roger learns life lessons. Some were that he shouldn’t try to steal and he should just ask. Through their time together, Roger learned that if he treats Mrs. Jones kindly, she will treat him kindly back.

Have you ever thought of stealing, for something you dearly wanted, and would do anything to get it? Well Langston Hughes wrote “Yes Ma’am” about a young boy named Roger. Roger wanted blue suede shoes, but didn’t have money to buy them. He saw Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, and tried to steal her purse, but failed to do so. Hoping to shape him up, she treats him like her own son, and cares for him, though there is no one at his house to go home to.

In the short story “Thank You M’am,” By Langston Hughes, forgiveness, kindness, and empathy have a positive impact on the main character's life. Mrs. Jones, “a large woman with a large purse,” had a positive impact on Roger, the main character. To help Roger, Mrs. Jones took him home one night after he had tried to steal her purse. He tried to steal her purse because he wanted some new blue suede shoes and he didn't have the money, which we found out later in the story. You may think, why would she help him after he did such a thing? It’s because Mrs. Jones thought farther and realized that there could be a reason he did this.

Roberts life changes for the better because Mrs. Jones’s takes Roger in and he wants to be good for Mrs. Jones’s sake also Roger wants to be like Mrs. Jones’s or at least be someone she can be proud of their is evidence of this throughout the story. In the short story “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes it states on the first page of the story and page 356 of the entire book “ … when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse.” also later in the story it says on the second page of the story and page 357 of the entire book “ Your face is dirty. I got a great

In the short story “Thank You M’am”, Langston Hughes tells the story of a lady named Mrs.Luella Bates Washington Jones (or Mrs. Jones) and a young boy named Roger.

Have you been robbed before? The story “Thank You Ma’am”, by Langston Hughes, is about a woman who helps her robber. She (Ms. Luella Bates Washington Jones) is robbed by a young boy named Roger. She brings him to her house, feeds him, and gives him money. Through the actions and dialogue of the characters, the author shows that with a little help and kindness, you can help someone onto the right path.

In the story “Thank You Ma’am.” by Langston Hughes, Mrs. Jones really cares about Roger. She shows this by being kind, helping Roger and trusting him.

The theme in the story “Thank You M’am” written by Langston Hughes is that kindness or one small act of kindness can change or transform a human being’s life. This theme is a recurring theme because it is mentioned in a lot of plays, books and stories.

In a story called Thank You M’am, by Langston Hughes, a boy named Roger tries to steal from a woman named Mrs. Jones. Instead of calling the authorities, Mrs. Jones Brings Roger home and begins to care for him and teach him right from wrong. At the end of the story, Mrs. Jones even gave Roger $10 to buy the blue suede shoes he wanted. From this, we can reason that the reason Mrs. Jones took Roger to her house and cared for him is because Mrs. Jones sees something in Roger that she saw in her past self.

In the beginning of the story, Ms. Jones was really rough on him because he stole her purse. She made him pick up her purse while she held onto him so then he can give it back to her.

“Thank You, Ma’am”: Embracing Human Dignity Mrs. Jones portrays her authentic commitment to human dignity in an undeniable way in the short story, “Thank You, Ma’am,” written by Langston Hughes. Throughout the story, Mrs. Jones demonstrates her dedication to human dignity by the use of her words. After the incident when Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook, Mrs. Jones declares, “You ought to be my son.

The story of “thank you, m'am” by Langston Hughes is about, the boy name Roger trying to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones purse. Things are not going that way she thought so. Mrs. Luella Washington Bates Jones is a nice, strong, and motherly person. Mrs. Jones is a nice person, because she took Roger to her house. Mrs. Jones gave Roger something to eat and also ten dollars to buy new pair of blue suede shoes.

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones was characterized by Langston Hughes in the short story "Thank you, Ma'am" in many different ways. First, she is very strict. She makes the boy wash his face. She says " 'You must run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable.' " At the beginning of the story she spasmodically kicks him on the "blue-jeaned sitter." This shows her strict side. Another characteristic of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is motherly towards Roger. After she drags him to her house she relinquishes him, and takes care of him like a mother would to her son. She gives him food and talks with him. "She heated some lima beans and ham she had in the icebox,

‘Thank You M’am’ is about a boy called Roger and a large woman Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones. At eleven o’clock at night, the boy tries to snatch the woman’s pocketbook. But as he grabs the purse behind, the strap brakes, he loses his balance and fall son his back on the sidewalk. Mrs Luella simply turns and kicks him, while he lies