Thank You Ma’am – Analysis and Interpretation Questions

1. How does the setting of the story contribute to your understanding of the plot?

2. What is ironic about Roger’s wish to get himself the pair of blue suede shoes?

3. Why didn’t Roger escape from Mrs. Jones’ house, when he had the chance?

4. Mrs. Jones tells Roger: “I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son… Everybody’s got something in common”. What may this saying teach us about Mrs. Jones?

5. State TWO facts that make Mrs. Jones show compassion towards Roger.

6. What lesson does Roger learn towards the end of the story?