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The Presentable Struggle in Harlem

Explore the barren streets of Harlem in Langston Hughes' "Thank You, Ma'am." Follow the story of mistrust, conflict, and redemption in 1950s New York City as a frail youth learns valuable lessons. Witness the internal and external conflicts unfold in this gripping tale of resilience and growth.

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The Presentable Struggle in Harlem

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  1. Thank You, M’am By Langston Hughes

  2. Presentable • adj. • respectable, fit to be seen, acceptable • “You might run that comb through your hair so you will look presentable.”

  3. Barren • Adj • Unproductive, sterile, desolate, bleak, infertile, unfruitful, empty • “…he couldn’t even say that as he turned at the foot of the barren stoop and looked up at the large woman in the door.”

  4. Mistrust • Verb • distrust, doubt, suspect, be wary of, be afraid of • “And he did not want to be mistrusted now.” http://www.crimelibrary.com/graphics/photos/gangsters_outlaws/gang/harlem_gangs/1-1-Lenox-Avenue-in-Harlem-.jpg

  5. Suede • Noun • leather with a soft, fuzzy surface

  6. Frail, adjective • Adj • Weak; fragile “He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans.”

  7. Conflict • External • Man vs. Man • Roger steals Mrs. Jones’ purse • Internal • Man vs. Self • Roger wants to run away but doesn’t want to disappoint Mrs. Jones

  8. Harlem, New York • New York City, 1990s • Harlem • Neighborhood in New York City, 1920s

  9. Setting • Place • Harlem, New York • Dark walkway • Mrs. Jones’ small flat • One room: bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom • Time • Late at night • 1950’s • Clues: Blue Suede shoes

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