Vocabulary
velvety leather
What is suede?
The time this short story takes place
11 PM
The full name of the main female character
Luella Bates Washington Jones
noun: mechanical fastener used on doors or gates
verb: to hold on to something or someone
What is latch?
This type of place is the setting of this short story
a city
What does Roger lie about?
His intent to steal her purse
cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed
What is to embarrass?
Mrs. Jones works here
A beauty shop in a hotel
What does Roger want to buy?
Blue suede shoes
to be suspicious of
What is mistrust?
The type of house Mrs. Jones lives in
Boarding house = rooms are rented on short or long term basis
Clue that Roger does not have adult supervision or care
- dirty face
- attempted robbery
- nobody at home at 11pm
unproductive; infertile; arid; desert
What is barren?
The place Roger tries to rob Mrs. Jones
Quote that shows Mrs. Jones' empathy towards Roger
"I have done things too, which I would not tell you, son - neither tell God, if he didn't already know."