Luella Bates Washington Jones In Langston Huges 'Thank You, Ma' Am

Big Heart In the short story "Thank you, Ma'am" by Langston Huges, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones has many personality characteristics. First, she is a strong woman. Even her name can tell us that. We see that she kicks the boy in his butt. She forces the boy to go to her house and wash his face. At the same time, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is understanding. She tells Roger that she done things, too, which she would not tell him, neither tell God, if he didn't already know. This shows the boy that she has done bad stuff, too, and she understands how he is feeling. And finally, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is kind. She does not call the police. She takes the boy with her and makes food for him and gives him money for new