Some stories are there to just waste time while others embed themselves into a person, reshaping certain parts of their ideals and who they identify themselves as. They make the reader think about themselves, the society around them, and the workings of nature. One such story is written by Langston Hughes explores such things present during a past era that advocated to mold the society that America has become. “Thank You, Ma’am”, by Langston Hughes explores themes such as hope, love, and surprise/disappointment as was often experienced by the African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. The story should be approached with a historic lens as the events taking place during the era, such as the Great Migration and the issues of segregation,…