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Thank You, M'am
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Essay Topics
What is the significance of the title of “Thank You, M’am”? How does it reflect the story’s themes?
Discuss the meaning of the blue suede shoes. Why does Mrs. Jones decide to give Roger the money to buy them?
Consider Hughes’s physical descriptions of Mrs. Jones and Roger, as well as the focus on Roger’s hygiene. What role does appearance play in the story?
Discuss the techniques Hughes uses to convey information about the characters’ race and class.
Over dinner, Mrs. Jones reveals that she works at a beauty parlor. Discuss the significance of her job in light of the story’s broader themes.
How does Hughes use poetic devices like alliteration to contribute to the story’s overall meaning?
Hughes wrote “Thank You, M’am” during the civil rights era. Does this historical context inform how you read the story? If so, how? If not, why not?
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