What details do you learn about Roger and his life?
The story “Thank You, M’am” reveals many pertinent details about Roger: his life on the streets, who he is as a person, and his life at home. Roger’s life on the streets: In the opening of Hughes’ sketch, the reader discovers that Roger is a thief. He tries to snatch Mrs.
Why does Mrs Jones take Roger home?
In Langton Hughes’ short story Thank you, Ma’am, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones takes Roger home with her after he attempts to snatch her pocketbook. Mrs. Jones take him home because she feels some empathy with his despondent situation.
How have Roger’s behavior and attitude changed?
Answer. Answer: Roger’s behaviors and attitudes have change because in the beginning of the story he was trying to steal, and by the end he was responsible and was turning nice because of the kindness Mrs. Jones gave to him.
What does Roger say when he leaves the apartment?
Thank you, Ma’am
What reason does Roger give for action?
What reason does Roger give for his action? He is out for kicks. He wants a new bicycle. He wants a new pair of blue suede shoes.
What do you think Mrs Jones is trying to teach Roger?
Mrs. Jones’s lesson in kindness begins through teaching Roger “right from wrong.” Rather than simply telling Roger his actions were wrong, though, she invites him to embrace this realization on his own. First, she instructs him to return her purse, which allows Roger to make his mistake right.
What is the moral of the story thank you ma am?
The theme of Thank You, Ma’am is that lessons in what is right and what is wrong are better delivered in an environment of kindness.
How does Mrs Jones show that she has empathy for Roger?
In the following quote, Mrs. Jones shows empathy toward Roger by asking if he’s hungry. When she finds out he is, she takes him home to get supper for him. Readers can make a reasonable inference that she empathizes with him at this point because she sees beyond his crime and into his need.
Why do you think Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones behaved the way she did?
She admits that when she was younger “I wanted things I could not get” and she behaves the way she does because she identifies with Roger’s situation although she frowns on his actions.
What effect do you think did Mrs Jones kindness has on Roger’s future?
The effect of Mrs. Jones’ action might be that Roger will think twice before stealing from someone. Mrs. Jones showed him kindness and fogiveness; she even showed him trust when she left her pocketbook out.
What message does the story thank you ma’am have for the reader?
Three themes present in “Thank You, Ma’am” are Forgiveness and Empathy, the Power of Love and Trust, and Christian Charity. While she prepares the meal, Mrs. Jones leaves her purse on the other side of the screen where she cooks. Roger worries that she may not trust him, so he moves where he hopes she can see him.
Where did Mrs Luella Bates turn the boy loose?
Answer. Mrs. Luella bates turned Roger loose because she said to Roger go to sink and wash your face.
How did Mrs Jones react?
Answer. Answer: Jones reaction was she simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeans and also she reached down , and shook him until his shirt front, and shook him until teeth rattled.
Why did the boy steal?
Kids steal for any number of reasons: Poor impulse control, as I mentioned above. To be cool and impress her friends. When somebody else has a one-of-a-kind something she wants or needs.
Why did the woman stop watching the boy once she was inside the room?
Answer. Answer: The woman stop watching the boy once she was in the room because the women was sure that the child would be safe inside the room.
Did Mrs Jones like the boy?
Answer: Yes,Mrs Jones like the boy because ,she was buying him stuff like some blue-suede shoes and also she was talking care of him. She also was give him advice she was trying to chance roger life. She wants the roger be a good kid.
How does Mrs Jones treat Roger?
Jones treats Roger kindly because she understands what he is going through. Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse, but instead of trying to call the police on him, she takes him home and makes him something to eat.
How are Mrs Jones actions connected to her past experiences?
C) Her actions are connected to her past experiences because in the story she hints that she was once like Roger. She may have been put in the same situation when she was young and wished that someone did the same thing for her.
Where did Mrs Jones take Roger?
After the robbery, where did Mrs. Jones take Roger? She took him to her house.
Why does Mrs Jones tell Roger about her past?
After Roger tries to steal her purse, Mrs. Jones tells Roger that she was young once and wanted things she could not get. This surprises Roger. He realizes that she understands his longing better than he thought.
Why is it important to Mrs Jones that she have Roger wash his face?
Jones makes Roger wash his face in order to help instill in him a sense of pride and self-worth. In this story, Mrs. Jones is clearly trying to reform Roger by making him respect himself. After she initially kicks and shakes him, she stops trying to punish him much and instead tries to rehabilitate him.
What warning does Mrs Jones give Roger?
She would hate for Roger to make the same mistake again and she tells him so, warning him that shoes “come by devilish like” (meaning shoes that are obtained dishonestly) will only “burn your feet.” She sends Roger on his way with the money for the shoes and hopefully a strong message to “behave yourself, boy!”
Why does the boy go with Mrs Jones to her apartment?
Why does Roger go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment in the first place? She sees him on the street and invites him to her house for dinner. She promises to give him money for a pair of shoes if he has dinner with her.