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Thank You, Ma Am, By Langston Hughes

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In his story, ‘’Thank You, Ma'am’’, Langston Hughes tells the story of two characters who face poverty, and tough times. Roger is a boy who simply wanted shoes, but just couldn’t afford them. The only thing Roger can do is steal from an innocent lady name Ms. Washington. In an unexpected twist Ms. Washington doesn’t turn Roger into the police, but she has him over for dinner, and gives him ten dollars. Langston Hughes celebrates humanity by showing that even the poorest of us can display generosity, and make a change in the world.
Roger is a thief, but a very young one. In the beginning of the story, he tries to steal Ms. Washington’s purse, but he can’t lift it and run away. Rogers family doesn’t support him, which is why he has to do what
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