Roger
Where did the story take place and what time of day did the story begin?
The story too place in Harlem, New York, and began at 11 pm at night.
What is the name of the artistic movement that Langston Hughes was a part of?
What is the Harlem Renaissance
How is Roger described as looking in the story?
Roger is described as being "frail and willow-wild".
Where did Mrs. Jones take Roger?
Mrs. Jones took Roger to her home/apartment.
Who is Langston Hughes
What did Mrs. Jones sit on when she was talking to Roger?
Mrs. Jones was sitting on the bed/daybed/couch.
Define static character and dynamic character?
A static character does not undergo significant change or inner growth. A dynamic character does undergo significant change and inner growth.
How many people did Roger say was at home waiting for him?
Roger said that there was no one waiting for him at his home.
What kind of things has Mrs. Jones done in her life?
Mrs. Jones has done bad things that she would not tell Roger or even God if he didn't already know.
Where did Roger sit in the room while Mrs. Jones was making dinner?
Roger sat in the corner where he could easily be seen by the woman.
What is a theme (The general definition), and what is external and internal conflict?
The message, moral, or lesson of a story. External conflict is a conflict between two opposing outside forces (man vs man, man vs nature, man vs society). Internal conflict is a struggle a character has with himself or herself (man vs self).
What did Roger offer to go get from the store for Mrs. Jones and why did he do it?
Roger offered to go get some milk for Mrs. Jones because he felt guilty for trying to steal from Mrs. Jones and wanted to show her that he is trustworthy.
Where and when did Roger say, "Thank you, Ma'am?
Roger said, "Thank you, ma'am" at the end of the story on the stoop of Mrs. Jones's building.
Why did Mrs. Jones leave Roger alone on the daybed with her purse sitting right next to him?
She did this because she wanted to show Roger that she trusts him now to do the right thing.
What is a theme of "Thank You M'am" and what evidence from the story supports it?
1) Helping someone in need with one small act of kindness is important because it can change their life for the better.
2) Everyone deserves a second chance because people can make mistakes.