To have pride in himself.
Roger needs some money to buy shoes. He tries to steal the lady's purse but she grabs him. Instead of punishing him, she brings him home, feeds him, washes him, and gives him $10 for shoes. She forgives him because she can relate to what he is going through.
During their meal, Mrs. Jones and Roger engage in a conversation about his life and the choices he has made. She shows him kindness and understanding, asking about his situation and encouraging him to make better decisions. Their dialogue emphasizes themes of trust, compassion, and the impact of personal relationships on one's life. Mrs. Jones aims to instill a sense of hope and responsibility in Roger.
maybe to teach him a lesson that if you cant get wht you want, yoy just straight up cant
Roger Jones - poet - was born in 1954.
To have pride in himself.
The characters are Mrs. Jones and Roger
He is frightened of Mrs. Jones.
Roger's anticipation to get shoes he knows he can't afford.
Roger needs some money to buy shoes. He tries to steal the lady's purse but she grabs him. Instead of punishing him, she brings him home, feeds him, washes him, and gives him $10 for shoes. She forgives him because she can relate to what he is going through.
Mrs. Jones was wise to trust Roger because he showed genuine remorse for attempting to steal from her and expressed a desire to improve his life. By giving him the chance to earn the money instead of turning him in, Mrs. Jones showed compassion and understanding, which ultimately helped Roger learn from his mistake and better himself. Trusting him not only allowed Roger to redeem himself but also allowed Mrs. Jones to make a positive impact on his life.
It is when Mrs. Jones takes care of Roger. She feeds him and lets him wash his face and gives him money.
The internal conflict in "Thank You, Ma'am" is between Mrs. Jones's desire to teach and help Roger learn from his mistakes while also balancing her own feelings of frustration and disappointment at his attempted theft. She grapples with whether to punish him or show him kindness and understanding.
The falling action in "Thank You, Ma'am" occurs after Mrs. Jones gives Roger money for his shoes and they part ways. Roger reflects on the encounter and the kindness shown to him by Mrs. Jones, prompting him to express gratitude and reveal more about himself to her.
At the beginning of the story, Roger was afraid of Mrs. Jones because she dragged him in the street and yelled at him. But when she took him hom he felt as if she is his mom when she told him to wash his face and made him a meal. He had changed his view and felt more comfortable being with her because he had the chance to run out of the door yet he didn't.
The cast of Meet the Count - 1928 includes: Stella Adams as Mrs. McGinnis Gene Layman as Mr. Jones Harry Long as Mr. McGinnis Addie McPhail as Mrs. Jones
In the short story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, the event of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones catching Roger trying to steal her purse is part of the exposition. This event sets the stage for the relationship between Mrs. Jones and Roger and leads to the development of the story.