Thank You Ma Am Mrs. Jones Character Traits

“The mother removes her purse from her shoulder and rummages through its contents: lipstick, a lace handkerchief, an address book. She finds what she’s looking for and passes a folded dollar over her child’s head to the man who stands and stares even though the light has changed and traffic navigates around his hips… He does not know his part. He does not know that acceptance of the gift and gratitude are what makes this transaction complete… The mother grows impatient and pushes the stroller before her, bearing the dollar like a cross. Finally, a black hand rises and closes around green” (paragraphs 3-5).

On page three, Mrs. Jones said “I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son-neither tell God, if he didn’t already know.” When Mrs. Jones was saying this, one was probably thinking that she has done something like this before, and that is probably why took Roger in instead of taking him to jail. On page three, Mrs. Jones said “Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching on to my pocketbook nor nobody else’s-because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet.” One may think that Mrs. Jones was saying that if you do bad stuff but have nice shoes it will “burn your feet”. It is very important to think about the decisions you make in life. Making a bad decision comes with consequences, which can be compounded with further

This story follows Mr. Jones’ socioeconomic status from when he was 17 and came North in the Great Migration to his life as a family man. He was described as walking jauntily with his head held high as he had many high expectations through his period of the Great Migration. As Mr. Jones continued to live in the city he began to realize that his hopes may have been too high as he struggled to break into a business career. As time went by he gave up on his big dreams and got married settling with the hope of at least a son to accomplish what he could not. Unfortunately, Mr. Jones ended up not being able to have a son and went from that jaunty young man to a tired shuffling old

Tells the reader stories & anecdotes of her fellow workers, including her own unstable, insecure life, taking the reader on some emotional ups & downs throughout the story

On page 32 Ms. Jones shows she trusts Roger by turning away when she sets her purse beside him on the couch. Also on the same page she lets the boy go and she trust him not to run away and he doesn’t so at least she straightened him up a little bit already. The young man also wants to show he learned a lesson by saying ‘ do you need anything from the store such as milk or something ‘ on page 32. This also shows will never attempt to steal another woman’s purse again.

To begin, Mrs.Jones seeks the good in others by looking past the bad. One way she did this was by being understanding with Roger. Even though it was terrible what Roger

Mrs. Jones purse was part of an attempted larceny by the young Rodger. At that point she didn't make too big of a scene. She lectured him, but then brought him home, without giving it any further consideration. Most people would punish, shame, or denigrate a thief, but Mrs. Jones decided to bring him home and sit him down for a meal, and showed him why appropriation is wrong. By doing this she is showing a new trend, once again showing her leadership. Rodger confused by her actions, in seeing how she reacted we can inference that he might want to follow in her footsteps. Mrs. Jones is leading new ideas, and shaping the children of tomorrow.

How does Mrs. Jones change roger? In “Thank You, M’am” a story written by Langston Hughes, a young man out of a broken home, relies on stealing a woman's purse in order to get a pair. After being caught by the woman ‘Mrs. Jones’, Mrs. Jones gives the boy ‘Roger’ a meal and a speech. After mrs. Jones’ embrace Roger got new idea of what he was doing, he left with a new mind and ten dollars to buy himself a pair of blue suede shoes. Mrs. Jones changed roger by showing care that roger doesn’t usually receive.

To show that she is a higher class than the women in her class, she purchases an expensive hat which Julian describes as “jaunty and pathetic.” Julian’s mother bought this hat for seven dollars and fifty cents, which during the 1960s was enough to pay the gas bill for their apartment (273). Julian’s mother knows that she could have paid the gas bill with the money, but instead, uses the money to purchase an expensive hat, because in her mind, she is a high-class lady that can afford it.

3.) After Heather’s realization of Billy's life style she is now more open and understanding of individuals accomplishes and choices. She able to see more potential in individuals regarding their futures. The reader notices the change after her realization because she describes her change in point of view. For example, she says, “Knowing Billy's past and seeing that he had gotten a job for himself proved me wrong…”(Booth 25). This quote hints to the reader that she is less likely to judge one's decisions based on their successes because they can always prove you

This passage gives the reader an idea of how Miss Bernstone's personality is and how it affects others.

“color and the mobility of her mouth gave a continual impression of flux, of intense life, of passionate vitality,” he discovers that “he had wanted Judy Jones ever since he was a proud, desirous little boy” (Fitzgerald 1013). This life and passion that she presents shows that she offers more than just wealth, but beauty and love as well. Malcolm Cowley, author of “The Romance of Money,”

In the story of Thank You Ma’am how Mrs. Jones makes Roger feel good. Mrs. Jones acted

At the beginning of “Thank you, Ma’am,” we see how just how compassionate Mrs. Jones really is. The moment she meets Roger, she tells the boy to wash his face. “Least I can do is wash your face. Are you hungry?” This might not seem like a very compassionate thing to do at first, however, she doesn’t even know the boy, yet she has enough compassion to make sure he is clean. Then, she takes the boy inside of her house! In addition, the boy, Roger asks, “You going to take me to jail?” But Mrs. Jones doesn’t. Maybe she sees that Roger is really a good boy inside, so she shows compassion to bring out his true kindness. This makes me think that he was probably trying to steal because he had to. And when Mrs. Jones asked him if he had anyone at home, he said, “No’m.” Mrs.

James’ novella centers around a young governess who is in charge of watching her employer’s kids at an estate in Bly. The governess’ social standing and desire to keep her job reveal the instability of jobs for women in this era. Her employer, the uncle of Miles and Flora, is a typical wealthy