Thank You M’am by Langston Hughes

-Characters

Rogers: He is a poor boy who tries to rob Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones in order to buy himself his dream shoes.

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones: She is a tall generous woman who helped Roger even though he tried to rob her.
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Plot Elements:
Exposition: Mrs. Luella is walking through the streets and out of nowhere a boy attempts to rob her purse. 

Rising Action: She held the boy, but later forgives him and takes him to her house to clean him up, since he was a street boy. 

Climax: The boy, Rogers confesses that he tried to rob Mrs. Luella in order to buy a pair of shoes that he dreams of having.

Resolution :Mrs. Luella gave Rogers $10 bucks so that he could buy the blue suede shoes he has always wanted. 

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Summary

A tall woman is walking down the streets when suddenly an impoverish boy spots her and attempts to rob her. When the boy tries to pull out the woman`s purse, he tumbles and the woman manages to tug him in. The young poor boy known as Rogers wants to escape, so that he doesn’t get caught, however the woman Mrs. Jones insists on taking him to her home to wash off his dirtiness. Rogers exclaims that the reason he tried to steal her purse was because a pair of blue suede shoes he had always wanted. Mrs. Jones grants his wish by giving Rogers enough money to afford them..
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Thoughts and Feelings
I liked the story because it takes an unexpected turn. One would expect the lady to call the police or accuse the kid who tried to steal from her, but she is merciful and not only takes him to her house, but she gave him the money to buy a new pair of shoes. I liked it because the story shows that there are good people in the world. And perhaps, this little boy changed when he received this merciful act. I think the world needs more people like that lady. Sometimes people need punishment to correct their acts, but other times, when people who make bad things are confronted with a good action, they change in a positive way.