Question

How does Mrs.Jones’s response to Rogers actions contribute to the development of the theme

Answer 1

This question is about the short story "Thank You, M'am," written by Langston Hughes.

Answer:

Mrs. Jones' response expresses the feeling of empathy and compassion for marginalized people and this contributes to the development of the short story theme.

Explanation:

Mrs. Jones' response to Roger expresses compassion and kindness and ends up changing the whole course of his life, which had never experienced anyone's kindness. Mrs. Jones is very empathetic towards Roger and understands that his actions are driven by the need and marginalization that he experiences every day of his life.

This influences not only Roger's life, but provides for the construction of the short story theme, which shows that many times a person's future can be totally modified only by the attitude of the individuals.