Thank You, M'am - Characterization

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What is the resolution of 'Thank You, M'am'?

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Mrs. Jones gives Roger the $10 for shoes and he is shocked but grateful.

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What is the start of the conflict in 'Thank You, M'am'?

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Roger wants to try to steal money from Mrs. Jones, but he fails after her purse strap breaks and she is able to catch him.

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What does Mrs. Jones mean when she says, 'And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s – because shoes got by devilish ways will burn your feet.'?

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Mrs. Jones means that Roger would not enjoy wearing the shoes because they would make him feel guilty since they were stolen.

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How can someone who kicks a box of puppies be characterized?

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Awful, mean, terrible - all of the above.

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Why does Roger sit far away from Mrs. Jones' purse when she makes dinner?

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Mrs. Jones shows Roger that she trusts him, and he doesn’t want to disappoint her.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What are the two types of characterization?

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Direct characterization and indirect characterization.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What does it mean to infer a character's feelings?

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To infer a character's feelings means to deduce their emotions based on their actions and dialogue.