characters/author
How old was Rodger
14-15 years old
What does Rodger take from ms Jones?
Her purse
what is one quote that shows Ms Rodger cares?
"Eat some more, son," she said.this shows she wanted him to have food and take care of himself
What do the blue suede shoes symbolize
The shoes represent Rodgers materialistic desires
How do you think Ms. Jones felt when she took Rodger in?
She knows how it felt to be that way because she was the same way when she was younger.
Why cant rodger say thank you at the end
He is overwhelmed by her kindness and amount of respect he got.
The woman was sitting on the day-bed. After a while she said, "I were young once and I wanted things I could not get." What does this tell us about Ms Jones
She was once just like the boy and knows what its like from experience.
How is imagery used to describe Ms. Jones
She is described a large women with a large purse
How did Ms. Jones react when she was getting robbed
She stayed calm and offered kindness and experience from her past.
What is the setting
A city street and a small kitchenette furnished room
Ms. Jones says "You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?" What does this say about her character
This shows she is willing to help him and teach him the right ways.
How does the story use imagery to show how Rodger is feeling?
It says "Sweat popped out on the boy’s face and he began to struggle" it shows he was struggling and nervous.
What were Rodgers motives to stealing
To buy new shoes
what is the turning point of the story
When ms Jones leaves her purse while she cooks with her back turned with the door open. It shows that she trust Rodger.
"There was another long pause. The boy’s mouth opened. Then he frowned, but not knowing he frowned." What does this say about Rodger
He is kind of upset with himself
What is the situational irony
Instead of punishing Rodger for stealing her purse she treats him with kindness
Why does Ms. Jones choose to take Rodger home?
To feed him and teach him a lesson
What was Rodgers motive
he just wanted blue suede shoes
What does this say about Rodger? he boy wanted to say something else other than "Thank you, m’am" to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn’t do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door. He barely managed to say "Thank you" before she shut the door. And he never saw her again.
It shows he was very grateful and overwhelmed by her kindness that he couldn't say anything but that you.
What is the climax in the story
Ms Jones give Rodger 10 dollars and tells him to behave.