Exploring Themes in Langston Hughes' 'Thank You, Ma'am' and Cultural Influences of Harlem

This content delves into Langston Hughes' classic story "Thank You, Ma'am," set in 1950s Harlem, New York City. It covers themes of community spirit, values, and the impact of the vibrant African American culture on creative artists like Langston Hughes. Definitions for vocabulary terms are provided, alongside discussions on literary devices and conflicts within the story.

• Langston Hughes
• Harlem
• African American culture
• Community spirit
• Literary devices

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1. Thank You, Maam BY LANGSTON HUGHES

2. WARM-UP Connect to your life: Good Neighbors: An African proverb says, It takes two parents to produce a child, but it takes an entire village to raise the child. What values do you associate with community spirit?

3. Background The action of the story takes place in the late 1950s in ___________________________________________ in New York City. Harlem attracted a community of African American ______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________, including Langston Hughes. The culture in Harlem had a powerful influence on these creative artists.

4. Vocab terms-Please define Barren Frail Mistrust Presentable Suede

5. Literary Devices Central Conflict: External Conflict: Internal Conflict: