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usually revolve around African-Americans living in a segregated America. (Langston Hughes)” It's then safe to assume that this story is set in the 1950's, the actual time Hughes wrote the story. In addition to that, an Elvis Presley song called, “Blue Suede Shoes” was popular in the 1950's, so the story could've been making a reference towards that song. The story takes place at night, which could be a symbol for Roger's confusion and desperation. The conflict of the story revolves around Roger's bad
After many of World War II’s harmful effects, the 1950s served as a period of time of musical change that reflected the dynamic of society as well as the traditional norms and values. Many factors contributed to this transformation. For example, the civil rights movement heightened many racial tensions, and the music produced consequently manifested this tension in itself. Rock-n-roll and R&B music universalized music typically associated with African-Americans, and many African-American musicians
Luella’s actions seem to make her a helpful person. In the story Mrs. Luella says, “Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do you make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s” (Hughes 3). By Mrs. Luella saying this to Roger, she is trying to help him by giving him money to buy the blue suede shoes that he had been wanting. As a reader, I can see where Mrs. Luella is coming from when she gives him money and when she is trying to help
you steal and you are going to get special treatment is not an effective method of punishment. First of all, the boy told Mrs. Jones that he tried to steal her purse for one reason, to buy blue suede shoes for himself. She then replies, “Well you didn’t have to snatch my pocketbook to get some blue suede shoes... You could have just asked me.” There are many faulty choices of judgments made in this comment, mainly because the outcome of the situation would almost never happen in the real world
surface” video, and “War of the Wall.” “Thank you Ma’am” has helped me learned and felt empathy for three reasons. The first reason why it helped me feel empathy is when Roger tried to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones purse to buy the blue suede shoes. I have never stole before but I know that feeling when you want something so bad but you don't have enough money for it. The second time when this story helped me feel empathy is when Roger didn't know what to do, steal take the purse and run
“Thank You Ma’am”, by Langston Hughes, is a story that communicates an effective message. Throughout the short story, there are many elements of author’s craft that Hughes uses to convey the message. To begin, Hughes uses economical diction, to make the story straightforward. Instead of using long-winded, extraneous diction, Hughes writes very simply and in a straightforward manner. For example, in the text, it states, “She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer
could easily escape and take her money, nonetheless he gained trust from Mrs.Jones and she then gave him ten dollars so he could be able to buy the shoes he wanted. On page 3 Hughes states, “Now here, take this ten dollars and buy yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor anybody else’s— because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet.”. This shows that if Rodgers would’ve just asked for the money instead of trying to rob Mrs
first century we have half-naked Britney Spears parading all over the television and most parents could care less. Within a fifty year time span we went from bobby-socks to no socks and sometimes no shirts at all. In the fifties singing about blue suede shoes was somewhat controversial, although the teenagers now a days listen to lyrics that possess such terms as "I'm a slave for you", or "I want to rock your body", most parents usually just turn their heads. Although the lyrics that many teenagers
Dirty, soiled; unclean. Roger was unkempt. The symbolism of Rogers dirty face is essential to the message in Langston Hughes fictional short-story, Thank You M’am. The dirty face represents/symbolizes the society Roger has been raised in. In Thank You, M’am the story took place around eleven at night. A large woman was walking through the streets on her way home from work when a young child went to try to snatch the ladies pocketbook. The strap broke carrying the weight of the pocketbook was unbelievably
When he was finally released from the grip of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, Roger had a choice. He could run out the front door, far from her and any repercussions, or he could stay, and wash his face as she asked. He chose to walk to the sink. Why do you think that he decided to stay? In “Thank You, Ma’am”, Langston Hughes communicates the story of a boy named Roger and his encounter with a lady named Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Roger attempts to steal the purse of the woman but loses
“Thank You Ma’am” Thematic Essay In the story “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, the theme is you can find kindness anywhere. One of the main characters, Roger, wanted a new pair of suede shoes. Unfortunately, Roger does not have the means for these shoes. He attempted to mug Mrs.Jones, who was unexpectedly strong. She easily pushed Roger away. She generously took Roger into her care for the night. Since she noticed he was dirty, Mrs.Jones let Roger wash his face and fed him. Roger is very thankful
Hughes, is about a young teen boy named Roger and the women who Roger attempts to steal from Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Even after what Roger did Mrs. Luella still treats him to a meal and ten dollars which he wanted to buy a new pair of blue suede shoes. By observing the how the characters play out during the story it seems evident that Hughes was trying to convey to the reader that no matter what someone has done, one must forgive them in order to build trust and forge a stronger community
Morrison notes the flower arrangement on Ruth’s dining table, which “once exposed, behaved as though it were itself a plant and flourished into a huge suede-gray flower that throbbed like fever.” The “suede-gray flower” is an artificial fabric flower associated with Ruth reveals that she is deprived of love. By following the life cycle of the “grey-suede flower,” the reader can understand the evolving position that Ruth has had in her home. When the flower was alive, her father was also with her, so
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desire and the dream of a better life. As an audience we assume Roger is lower middle class. When asked if there is anyone at his home he states that there is no one home or to care for him. Greed is an exact example of Roger desire to attain the blue suede shoes. Nature vs nature is a complex debate of whether certain traits we receive are inherited or based on our surroundings growing up. Greed is complex because it can be hereditated through a long line of overachievers and/or a person who grew up
wash up, something to eat, and money to buy the shoes he wanted, the older lady restored his dignity. She made him feel valued, which influenced him to not act criminally as he was before. “Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet. I got to get my rest now. But I wish you would behave yourself, son, from here on in.” (Hughes
customers. Customers feel that if they buy the product, they also will be happy and relaxed like the models. Each of the models have brown suede shoes, yet each is a different style. Suede shoes portray comfort, coziness, and durability. When customers see the suede shoes, a feeling of relaxation and luxury engulfs them. The target customer may feel that having those suede shoes will make them fit it, but they ca... ... middle of paper ... ...t it makes the “everyday” women feel that they don’t have
in conjunction with the statistics they already had on hand from their own internal sources, in order to launch other successful new magazines. It would not be possible for Time Inc. to find the success they did with magazines such as Your Diet, or Suede, without using external sources of secondary data to analyze trends in culture and demographics. The primary step in analyzing data during their exploratory research phase u...
up. The lady is kind to him and gives him food. The lady, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, tells Roger about how she also once was a poor girl who wanted thing she could not get. She ends up giving Roger ten dollars to buy him some blue suede shoes, the suede shoes were the reason that Roger attempted to steal the pocket book. This story shows how being different and trying to help somebody out, instead of just leaving them be, can be a very good thing. Mrs. Jones helped the boy, fed him, cleaned