Thank You Maam By Langston Hughes Part 1
“Thank You Ma’am” By Langston Hughes
Part 1: Analyzing Character Motivation
Introduction to Roger is a character in “Thank You Ma’am” He’s about 14 or 15, frail, honest and a thief. (You should put a picture or something here)
Actions, Thoughts, Speech, Feelings (You need at least 4 -5) • Action: He tried to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse • Thoughts: He wanted to say more • Speech: he only said, “Thank You Ma’am. ”
Character Motivation The character is motivated the most by…
When analyzing the character _________ from the story __________, the character trait that reveals the most about the character’s motivation is __________ because ___________________
Pt 2: Analyzing How An Author Shows A Character Has Changed
Below is the guideline to what I expect to see answered in your paragraph. I’ve included the original question, as well, as a rephrasing of the original question. Use which ever one you understand to help you write your paragraph. • 6 -10 sentence paragraph • 3 pieces of evidence Question: How did the author’s use of characterization techniques reveal character changes throughout the story? Rephrased Question: How did the author’s use of actions, speech, thoughts, or feelings , reveal that the character you have chosen has changed? (Remember: these are characterization techniques) Remember your A. C. E strategy
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