In Langston Hughes’ story, “Salvation”, he is a young boy growing up in his aunt Reed’s religious household. Hughes talks about a personal experience that is related to religion and his interpretation of it when he was a child. He questions the understanding of this belief system that his aunt has been into and within the story, Langston Hughes is suddenly dropped into a difficult position for a youngster. When his auntie Reed decided to take him to a religious recital one night to be saved by Jesus, she told him that when you see a light and feel something inside, that is when you know Jesus has come into your life.
In the article “The Philosophy of dealing with change,” by Kathleen Smith, it states “The transition in life allows you to consider where your priorities lie. How do you want to spend your time on earth?” This quote relates to Roger because Roger is just a young boy who never wanted to be a criminal. Roger was shy but open to change because no one wants to live as a thief and a criminal. The reader can infer that Roger changed for the better after being taught right from wrong by Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones.
The development of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City, as a black cultural time period in the early 20th century is also known as the Harlem Renaissance. This time period, 1910’s to the mid 1930’s, was very successful and considered the Golden Age in African American history, performing arts, music and literature. At one point, like many, a group of people who had no power nor place in society are now changing the world one step at a time. This time period changed America using Langston Hughes, the Great Migration and the “New Negro” organization organized by Marcus Garvey.
Thank You for the Blue Suede Shoes In Langston Hughes short story “Thank you M’am”, Hughes uses stealing as a topic for a way to express having dignity in yourself, even when the cards are not dealt in your favor. A young boy tries to steal a large women’s purse, and does not get away with it. Instead the boy fell on his back, and got kicked right square in his blue-jeaned sitter.
In this story “Thank ya mam” ( By Langston Hughes) A boy, Roger, just wants a pair of shoes. Roger doesn’t want to steal,but doesn’t know any better. And he didn't think this idea through. He comes up with an idea that doesn't work out how Roger thought it would.
I believe that Mrs. Luella was trying to be a mother-like figure to Roger all along and not treat him like some low life criminal. It's clear that Mrs. Luella had a big impact on Roger when she first catches him trying to steal her purse. In the middle of the store even Roger
Langston Hughes’s short story “Thank You M’am” is an examination of the necessary connection between the old and the young in society. In the story, a woman takes in a delinquent young boy for a night in an effort to teach him right from wrong. At eleven o’clock at night a large woman carries her large purse home. A young boy races up behind her, trying to snatch the purse.
“Thank You M’am” Essay Response In the story “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes, the boy Roger, seems to be lonely. The story is about a boy named Roger who tries to steal Mrs. Jones purse, she takes him to her house and takes care of him. Roger could be described as lonely because he has nobody home at his home, he is very respectful of Mrs. Jones, and he tries to steal.
After the end of World War I, America entered a new age of cultural and artistic growth. One area in particular, Harlem, New York, became the cornerstone of an African American movement called the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance spanned across all of the arts embracing and presenting African American culture. This movement experienced the beginnings of numerous influential African American writers and works. One of these important writers was Langston Hughes.
In the poem “I, Too”, the author Langston Hughes illustrates the key aspect of racial discrimination faces against the African Americans to further appeals the people to challenge white supremacy. He conveys the idea that black Americans are as important in the society. Frist, Hughes utilizes the shift of tones to indicate the thrive of African American power. In the first stanza, the speaker shows the sense of nation pride through the use of patriotic tone. The first line of the poem, “I, too, sing America” states the speaker’s state of mind.
Thank You Ma’am By: Kush Can you imagine a woman who would kick a stranger and then later in the story feed the same person? Well, in the short story, “Thank You Ma’am,” by Langston Hughes, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, the protagonist, does just that. She has a very complicated personality because she is hostile, but still lonely and caring. A big indication that Mrs. Jone hostile is, after, a boy made an attempt to steal her purse and failed, he fell.
A central theme in the short story “Thank you Ma 'am” by Langston Hughes is a little kindness goes a long way. One act of kindness can change a person’s life forever. Her unnecessary kindness made a major impact on Roger and changes him. As the story progresses, we see that Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones shows empathy and kindness for Roger. That kindness appears to pass onto Roger near the end of the story.
Jazmyne Nelson Dr. Rose English 101 December 11, 2017 Literary Analysis Langston Hughes’ short story entitled “Thank You Ma’am”, analyzes the interaction between Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and Roger. It presents the readers, the idea of goodness, the theme of trust, forgiveness, and kindness. Hughes is able to convert a language that is easier to understand by characterizing the context of story, advancing important themes, and using dialogue among the characters. Trust is one of themes that stood out while analyzing the short story. Though Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones has been victimized Roger worries that she won’t trust him, so he moves.
In the story “Thankyou M’am”, Mrs. Jones kindness towards Roger changes his ways. Mrs. Jones changed Roger by showing him that you don’t have to take from others to get something you want. On page 31, Roger tried to steal Mrs. Jones’ purse, but she catches him. Then on page 32, Mrs. Jones takes Roger to her house and makes him wash his face so that he looks presentable. Mrs. Jones then makes Roger and herself something for dinner.
Mrs. Jones recognizes that the boy who tried to steal from her is not inherently bad, but rather, he is a product of his difficult circumstances. By taking him into her home and showing him love, Mrs. Jones teaches Roger a lesson that he will remember in life. In conclusion, "Thank You Ma'am" is a powerful story that highlights the transformative power of kindness and empathy. Through the character of Mrs. Jones, Langston Hughes shows that individuals have the power to change lives through acts of compassion and understanding.
