Generosity In The Short Story Thank You Ma Am, By Langston Hughes

Winston Churchill, a British statesman in World War two once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” In the short story “Thank You Ma'am”, by Langston Hughes, the theme of generosity is shown. The story begins with Roger a helpless boy needing some money. Next, he goes up to a woman and tries to snatch her purse, but the woman saw him coming and started to teach him a lesson. After that, Mrs Jones drags Roger into her house and generously lets him wash his face, and eat a full meal. Lastly, Mrs Jones talks with Roger and gives him $10 to buy blue suede shoes. The author reveals the theme of generosity, when Mrs Jones brings Roger into her home, when Mrs Jones gives Roger a full meal, and when Mrs Jones gives