Thank you M'am

Mr. Romero grade me on transitions and details.

It was a dark cold wintry night in Harlem, New York. The temperature was a little under thirty degrees with a possibility of snow showers. Then there were two people that became really close friends. Sometimes even as close as mother & son. Their names are Roger and Luella Bates Washington Jones. These characters have emotions just like us. They also endure conflicts we also come in contact with.

First & foremost, my favorite characters is Luella Bated Washington Jones. Mrs. Jones just like every other person getting caught up in their work schedule doing probably some overtime or finishing up late work. What Mrs. Jones doesn't know is there is a boy named Roger running from behind to snatch her purse. Swoosh! There goes Roger with Mrs. Jones's purse. Then right after Roger stole the purse he lost his balance. He lost his balance because of all the miscellaneous items held in the purse he attempted to steal. Mrs. Jones eventually caught up to Roger and put him in a half-nelson. Mrs. Jones asked the boy “what is your name?” The boy responded “Roger.” Ms. Jones then asks Roger “ If I let you free will you run?” Roger responded “Yes M'am.” Mrs. Jones then dragged Roger down the street where people are watching. After Mrs. Jones led Roger into her home, she interrogated Roger with a series of questions. After hearing a few of Roger's responses, Mrs. Jones knew or had a impression that Roger is experiencing problems that can't be solved. Mrs. Jones then explained to Roger that she was also Roger's age. Mrs. Jones knew some problems that Roger is facing. She later proclaimed to Roger that “I couldn't always get whatever I wanted.” Roger thought Mrs. Jones was going to say “I did whatever I must do to receive what I deserved.” Then right here Roger learns a lesson that he will never ever forget. Roger sat the dinner table with Mrs. Jones to eat a well-cooked meal with Mrs. Jones. There were points in time where Roger didn't trust Mrs. Jones. After Roger finished eating it was almost midnight. Mrs. Jones was very exhausted from work. Mrs. Jones walked Roger down the steps so he can go back home. Right before Roger left Mrs. Jones gave Roger ten dollars. Roger wanted to say more then “thank you” to Mrs. Jones. But before he could of even said anything the door shut on him.

Secondly, Roger is an average kid that no one understands. Roger's mother & father are never home to spend quality time with Roger. So Roger roams the streets of Harlem, New York trying to fit in society. Then one day Roger believes blue suede shoes will help him fit into society. So late one night Roger attempted to steal Mrs. Jones's purse. But it was so heavy it caused him to lose his footing. Then Roger met Mrs. Jones. This then made Roger feel guilty about his evil deeds. Then Roger was inside Mrs. Jones household. Mrs. Jones asked Roger why he lives the thug life. Roger explains to Mrs. Jones that “he lives a hard life where his parents are never home to make him dinner, buy fancy items, or to take care of himself. In Mrs. Jones home Roger received three sacraments in less then an hour. Mrs. Jones made Roger was his face which is Baptism. Then he received forgiveness from Mrs. Jones which is Reconciliation. Last but not least he received the Eucharist (bread) at the dinner table. Then after dinner Roger was lead outside by Mrs. Jones so he can go home. Right before Roger left he was given ten dollars by Mrs. Jones. Roger wanted to say more then “thank you” to Mrs. Jones. But before he could of even said anything the door shut on him.

In comparison, Mrs. Jones and Roger become mother & son because of the love and care they show for one another. Such as Mrs. Jones giving him dinner and cleaning his face. Roger feels that Mrs. Jones can be his long lost mother because of all the caring things Mrs. Jones did for Roger.

In conclusion Roger was fighting himself and society. Roger is all by himself in Harlem and people aren't accepting him for who he really is. So what should be learned is that to reach your goal only you can complete your goal with hard work and giving up your own time. Then with all these materials in your possessions then anything you work on can be completed. So don't try to take the easy way out. If you do then you will just be fighting even more problems then before.