Q. Why does Roger want to say something other than thank you M am to Mrs Jones?
In parting, Roger likely wants to tell Mrs. Luella Bates that he appreciates her grace and authenticity in “Thank You, M’am.” He likely also regrets singling out this strong and kind woman as his victim.
Q. What does Roger say when he leaves the apartment What more does he wants to say?
What does Roger say when he leaves the apartment? Roger says, “Thank you, Ma’am.”
Q. How much money does Mrs Jones give Roger?
She assumes that Roger wants money so that he can buy food and when he reveals that he actually wants to buy a pair of blue suede shoes she is not angry but remembers when she “wanted things I could not get.” Mrs Jones gives Roger the $10 so that he doesn’t steal it from someone else and to perhaps give him an …
Q. How did Mrs Jones react when Roger try to steal?
Answer. Answer: Jones reaction was she simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeans and also she reached down , and shook him until his shirt front, and shook him until teeth rattled.
Q. What does Mrs Jones do when Roger struggles to get away?
What does Mrs. Jones do when the boy struggles to get away? She jerks him around in front of her, wrestles him with one arm, and drags him up the street. She shouts very loudly for help, frightening the boy into staying at her side.
Q. Do you think Roger encounter with Mrs Jones changed his life?
Roger’s encounter with Mrs. Jones altered his life in a good way because Mrs. Jones told him about how she wanted to get everything she wanted but not in a bad way, and also because she forgave him. I think that made Roger realized that what he did was wrong.
Q. Why is the story entitled thank you ma am?
This phrase of “thank you m’am” is used by Langston Hughes as the title, perhaps, because it expresses the gratitude Roger feels toward this kind and generous woman who has effected a change in him.
Q. What is the central idea in thank you ma am?
The main theme in this short story is the power of kindness. The story shows how a kind gesture can soften the heart of a thieving teenager. When Roger gets caught by Mrs. Jones, he expects her to take him to the police.
Q. What is a thank you ma am?
: a bump or depression in a road especially : a ridge or hollow made across a road on a hillside to cause water to run off.
Q. Is saying yes ma’am offensive?
As a general rule, “Sir”/”Ma’am” is used in speaking either officially or socially to any senior. The word is repeated with each complete statement. “Yes” and “No” should always be accompanied with “Sir”/”Ma’am”. Of course Ma’am can also be used sarcastically and the target of such uses may be offended.
