STEAL
S is Speech. What does Roger say? What does that reveal about his character?
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What can you infer from Mrs. Jones' reaction to Roger's attempted purse snatching?
"The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in the blue jean sitter."
She was mad or angry.
Describe the setting at the beginning of the story.
It is about 11 at night in the city.
Touching something
Contact
How much would $10 in 1925 be worth today?
$156.75
T is for THOUGHTS in the character analysis. Give an example of Mrs. Jones thoughts and what it reveals about her character.
Example: She thinks Roger must be hungry so she is concerned about him although he tried to mug her.
What can you infer from knowing that Mrs. Jones lives in a tiny apartment/kitchenette?
Mrs. Jones does not have much money.
What is Roger afraid Mrs. Jones will do with him in the beginning?
Take him to jail.
Fill in the blank with a vocabulary word. The thin, old woman appeared _______ and helpless.
frail
The central idea or message in a literary work. It is often expressed as a generalization about life or people.
Theme
E is for EFFECT on others. What is revealed through the character's effect on other people? What is Roger's reaction to Mrs. Jones?
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Example: After she confronted him (and shook him) when he tried to mug her, he was frightened by her.
Roger looks from the open door to Mrs. Jones and back to the open door. What can you infer about Roger's behavior here?
He is afraid and trying to decide if he should stay or try to run away or escape.
What do Mrs. Jones and Roger talk about during their meal?
She talked about work and what it was like.
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A logical assumption based on the information you are given and what you already know.
Inference
A is for ACTIONS. How does Roger behave after getting the money? What does it reveal about his character?
Example: He wanted to say "Thank You" to her but he was speechless. He was probably overwhelmed that Mrs. Rogers was so generous to him after he had tried to steal her purse. He was probably not used to someone being so kind to him.
Why do you think that Roger might have moved to where she could see him when she went behind the screen to get food.
She left her purse on the table and he may want to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.
What did they have to eat for supper?
Ham, lima beans, and pound cake.
Use the word mistrusted correctly in a sentence with context clues.
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What is the dictionary definition (or literal meaning) of a word called?
Denotation
L is for LOOKS. Describe Roger's appearance. What does it reveal about his character?
Answers will vary. Example: Roger was skinny, tall, and frail. He looked like he was about 14 or 15. Roger was dirty and his hair was not combed. This indicates that he is somewhat malnourished and maybe even neglected.
What does Mrs. Jones admit at the table? What can you infer about her background?
Answers may vary. She says, "I wanted things I could not get" and "I have done things too." The reader can infer that she grew up poor and can empathize with Roger.
What is Mrs. Jones' full name?
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
Use the word presentable correctly in a sentence.
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What is the wrestling hold Mrs. Jones used on Roger?
The half Nelson.