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 decisions and Mrs. Luella trying to help him. Roger wants shoes, but Mrs. Luella tells him, “shoes earned by devilish ways will burn your feet.” This is another example of
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
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. The boy will now, after being told he should just ask for the shoes, believe that anything he ever wants will come to his possession
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
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.Jones
events more straightforward, makes the story conclude very intriguingly. By not elaborating excessively towards the end, Hughes conveys his message more clearly. The usag... ... middle of paper ... ...nto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet,’” (Hughes 3). It was clear to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones that the boy was poor and could not afford many of the clothing he desired most. In the text, it states, “‘Um-hum! And your face is dirty
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
Literary Analysis Langston Hughes born as James Mercer Langston Hughes on February 1, 1902 and grew up in Joplin, Missouri. “In November 1924, he moved to Washington, D.C. Hughes’s first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, (Knopf, 1926) was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1926. He finished his college education at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania three years later. In 1930 his first novel, Not Without Laughter, (Knopf, 1930) won the Harmon gold medal for literature.” (Poets.org) Thank You Ma’am
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
(Hughes 3). Through providing him with a place to 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
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 to
to steal the pocketbook. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones feels sympathy for Roger because she understands what it's like to be a kid, to crave something, especially if you can’t have it. In the story, Roger wanted so badly to own a pair of blue suede shoes, that he tried to commit a crime to do so. Ultimately, even though the woman feels anger towards Roger for trying to steal the pocketbook, she mostly feels compassionate because she understands. The author uses dialogue to express hope for
go. In addition, Roger has changed significantly and disciplined by Mrs. Jones because he doesn’t have parents at home which shows he hasn’t been treated with respect and sincerity. Next, Mrs. Jones treats Roger nicely when she buys him a pair of shoes: “‘Now, here, take this ten ten
$10 so he can buy himself the blue suede shoes he wanted. This short story is written by Langston Hughes, and the main characters are Roger and Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Langston Hughes shows the importance that every actions comes with a consequence and that everyone has to learn right from wrong.
I have read the book All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury. This text is about people who lived on Venus and on Venus, it has been raining for seven years. All of this rain has made the sun incapable of coming out. Today, the scientist believed that the sun was coming out today. A girl, named Margot, wanted to see the sun again because back when she lived on Earth, she saw it every day. She also believes that the sun is going to come out today. William and the other classmates didn’t believe Margot
some blue suede shoes. She relates herself to the young boy and tells him “I was young once and I wanted things I couldn’t get. I have done things too (Hughes).” Hughes shows that we all have done some things we are not proud of, but we have the opportunity to help make sure no one else has to make the same
Initially, Rogers aim was to steal the purse from Mrs.Jones to buy himself “blue-suede shoes” but as Mrs.Jones continues to show him empathy he learns that his actions were wrong. Roger does not mention the blue-suede shoes, as the story progresses he becomes intrigued by Mrs.Jones advice and he closely listens as she says, “I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son... Everybody’s got