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Wrong Ideas In 'Thank Ya Mam' By Langston Hughes

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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. So then this happens read the book to find out.

Reason 1
Roger obviously is poor and has no family and no home. And he hasn't been taught nothing, Roger doesn't know right from wrong. Roger was thinking if he could get this purse he could get a new pair of (kicks aka shoes).
But Roger had the wrong idea and shouldn't have tried to steal the purse for money. he should have asked or asked to see if there was any work he could do for money to provide for himself.

Reason 2
Mrs.Jones
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