Thank You Maam UNDERSTANDING THE LINKS BETWEEN CHARACTER

Thank You Ma'am UNDERSTANDING THE LINKS BETWEEN CHARACTER ACTIONS AND PLOT DEVELOPMENT

Random Acts of Kindness Have you ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness? Have you ever done random acts of kindness for others? As you watch the following video, think of how random acts of kindness can greatly impact others' lives. https: //youtu. be/pzj. Ezoh. Hma. M

Remember… The things that characters say and do not only show who they are, but develops the plot forward. Turning points within a plot often hinge on things that characters say and do Therefore, character actions have a direct relationship with plot development.

Thank You Ma'am A short story written by Langston Hughes First published in 1958 The story recounts the kindness an older woman shows to a young boy even though he does not deserve it

About the Author Langston Hughes was an American poet, author, social activist and playwright. Hughes was born in 1902 in Joplin, Missouri He was known for being one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance Hughes is known for his poems, such as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", "I, Too" and "Mother to Son" Hughes died in 1967 from complications in surgery

As you read the story… What does the dialogue within the story reveal about Roger and Mrs. Luella? What decisions do either Roger or Mrs. Luella make which propel the action of the story further? What things do Roger or Ms. Luella do which give insight into their character?

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Post Story Questions What does the dialogue within the story reveal about Roger and Mrs. Luella? What decisions do either Roger or Mrs. Luella make which propel the action of the story further? What things do Roger or Ms. Luella do which give insight into their character?