Setting
Where does this story take place?
The story take place on the street, in Harlem New York.
What are the main two themes of the story?
Empathy and giving a second chance.
She is a large/small woman.
Large
What does Roger look like?
He is frail, dirty, wears jeans and white tennis shoes.
Who says "why are you helping me?"
Roger
Who's house does this story take place in?
Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones' house.
Who gives Roger a second chance?
Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones.
What does she carry?
She carries a big purse.
How old is Roger?
Roger is 14-years-old.
Why does the boy lie when he said "I didn't aim to"?
Does the story take place in the morning or at night?
The story takes place at night.
What does "empathy" mean?
To understand and share the feelings of another person.
Where does she work?
She works at a beauty salon
Does Roger have someone to take care of him?
No. Roger doesn't have anyone to take care of him.
Who says “I were young once and I wanted things I could not get”?
Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones
What time does the story take place?
11 o'clock at night.
What does "second chance" mean?
The opportunity to do try again when you have been wrong.
No. We know that because she lives with other people, she works late at the beauty salon, she gives Roger a 10 cent cake.
What does he try to steal?
Mrs Luella's purse.
What does Mrs Jones mean when she says "behave yourself" to Roger?
Who tells the story?
The narrator tells the story.
Is Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones and empathetic person?
Yes. She gives Roger a second chance.
What do we know about her past?
We know that she is no longer married and made some bad decisions in her past.
Why does he steal?
He wants to buy blue suede shoes.
Mrs Jone says “I have done things too". Are these good or bad things?
Bad things.