Analysis Of Thank You M Am By Langston Hughes

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Everyone responds to challenges differently based on their personality. The narrative, “Thank You M’am” is a short narrative written by Langston Hughes. In this story, Mrs. Jones’ conflict is getting her purse stolen, and Roger’s problem is choosing to stay or leave Mrs. Jones’ dwelling.
Mrs. Jones’ challenge is when Roger tries to steal her pocketbook. This struggle is displayed in the third sentence of the first paragraph “...when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse.” This is the first time Roger and Mrs. Jones interact and this event initiates the rest of the events in the story. She reacts to this situation at first by defending herself and her belongings, this is stated in paragraph 1, which states “The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter. Then she reached down, picked the boy up by his shirt front, and shook him until his teeth rattled.” However, Mrs. Jones treats Roger kindly by bringing him into her kitchenette and letting him get replenished. Examples of these actions are in sentences and dialogue like “Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face,” said the woman…”, “You gonna take me to jail?” asked the boy, bending over the sink. “Not with that face, I would …show more content…

“Here I am trying to get home to cook me a bite to eat and you snatch my pocketbook! Maybe, you ain’t been to your supper either, late as it be. Have you?”, “She heated some lima beans and ham she had in the icebox, made the cocoa, and set the table. The woman did not ask the boy

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