THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
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He is surprised, touched, and confused by her offer.
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He is growing more suspicious of Mrs. Jones.
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He is not used to washing his face, so he is taking his time.
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He is plotting ways to get more money from Mrs. Jones.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jones says she would give Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time. What can you infer from that pause? He is plotting ways to get more money from Mrs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jones mean when she tells Roger that “shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet.” Devilish shoes burn your feet. People who buy shoes with stolen money will be punished. If you buy shoes that don’t fit, they will hurt so much that it will feel as if your feet are burning.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: At the end of “Thank You, Ma’am", Mrs. Jones advises Roger to behave himself. She shows him kindness and gives him the money that he had attempted to steal from her pocketbook, attempting to show him that he can ask for help.
Detailed explanation-4: -What does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones mean when she says, “shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet?” She means getting shoes that way will hurt your feet and that Roger should find another way to get the shoes. She means getting things through dishonest means will have equally as bad consequences.
Detailed explanation-5: -WHAT DOES MRS. JONES SUGGEST WHEN SHE TELLS ROGER ABOUT HER OWN PAST? WHAT IS HER PURPOSE IN TELLING HIM? TO SHOW HIM THAT HE WILL MAKE MISTAKES AND EVERYBODY DOES IT.