Analysis Of Mrs.jones Character In Thank You, Ma’am

“Parents are able to give advice but not direct them on the right way. The final form of a person is up to them.” You don’t have need to steal to get all you want. Langston Hughes’s short story, “Thank You, Ma’am”, illustrates this. Roger, a youngster, tries rob Mrs. Luella Beates Washington Jones’ wallet on the streets in a major city. Instead of taking Roger to jail, she drags them to her house, makes dinner for him, and teaches him valuable life lessons. We can see Mrs. Jones’ generosity, motherliness, and forgiveness through her teachings.

Mrs. Jones comes across as being forgiving. She seems to be able to see her interaction roger as an opportunity. She tells him that he is her son. I would show you the difference between right and wrong. The least I can do is wash your face. “Are you hungry”. He tried to rob her, and she now asks him if he is hungry. He is not a happy boy and she understands this. Roger and Mrs. Jones arrive at Mrs. Jones’ house and Roger is asked to wash his hair and brush it so that it looks presentable. Roger was also served dinner by Mrs. Jones. Roger received ten dollar from Mrs. Jones so that he could purchase blue suede boots. He was shocked when she said, “Here, I can have the money boy.” This was very generous, as Roger had tried to take her purse to purchase the shoes.

Mrs. Jones is a great example of courage. She’s tougher than nails. Most women would flee or scream after being muggled. Roger is not a victim to Mrs. Jones’s resolute defense. Roger did not expect a woman who could help him. Roger assumed that Mrs. Jones was a big woman and would not be able to chase him after he got his purse. She kicks Roger in the stomach. He is then shaken until his teeth crackle. Finally, she drags him back into her home.

This story teaches us that everybody makes mistakes. Roger was told by Mrs. Jones that he made a mistake, even though he knew it. Mrs. Jones has a strong character that is generous, forgiving, and brave. Roger took a lesson in Mrs. Jones’s character. Roger finally said “Thank You, Ma’am” as he left Mrs. Jones’s home.

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