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In the story “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, the theme of the story is cultural conflict is being shown throughout the struggle of Jing-mei and her mother as her mother believes so strongly in the American Dream and she wants her daughter to have every opportunity but Jing-mei values her freedom and being able to live her American Ideals. The clash of cultures become more clear everyday when her mother makes her take piano lessons expecting her to be perfect, but everyday she rebel more and more because she doesn’t share her beliefs of what she wants her daughter to be and she struggles to figure out who she is and what she wants to be in life. The theme is important because it shows the cultural differences and how it can create a misunderstanding also making her difficult to shape her identity

-Felipe Perez-Luna

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Theme Discussion - How to Fight Monsters - Cultural Differences

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Theme Discussion - How to Fight Monsters - Cultural Differences

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The topic of the story “How to Fight Monsters” is “Cultural Differences”. In the story, it talks about how an Indian boy went to a new school, and he’s the only Indian there, so he felt alone, and he didn’t understand the new school’s rules and culture. On page 5 it says, “In fact, they had a whole other set of mysterious rules where people apparently DID NOT GET INTO FISTFIGHTS.” Which talks about how he didn’t know “The Unofficial and Unwritten Rules” of the new school, only of the place he used to live, on the reservation. The story talks about how it is sometimes like to go to a new school, in a new place, with new rules and culture.

-Eliza Farr

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In the story, “Thank you M’am”, one of the prominent themes is right vs. wrong. This is shown when instead of treating Roger badly, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones treats him kindly and gives him some good advice. This is important to the story because it’s a large part of the story, which is mostly about the kindness that Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones gives Roger. There is also the fact that the character of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is shown when she does right to Roger, and is understanding of his situation.

- Ethan Nightingale

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“Two kinds” displays the theme of empathy for diverse perspectives. The story is about an Asian American girl and her Chinese mother.  June’s mother wanted her to become someone and accomplish something, While June felt that her mother wanted her to become someone she wasn’t. After her mom put her in piano lessons June said “Why don’t you like me the way I am? I’m not a genius! I can’t play the piano. And even if I could, I wouldn’t go on TV if you paid me a million dollars!”(Tan 33). This illustrates the difference in perspective between June and her mother. June feels like by trying to make her into a star that her mother doesn't like the way she is. June’s mother feels like she is doing this for her daughter and wants the best for her. This conflict would be resolved if either June or her mother could find empathy for the other’s perspective.  The story “Two kinds” displays the theme of empathy for diverse perspectives because of the conflict between June and her mother.

-Mischa Wright

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The theme of empathy for diverse perspectives is very evident in "Encounter with MLK" by Renouf Gute. Being empathetic towards others is a crucial trait to possess. In the story, MLK is curious about Angelou’s life and is very empathetic towards her despite barely knowing her. It causes Angelou to look up to him for the rest of her life. It shouldn’t matter someone’s opinion; you should always try to be able to see things from their point of view as well as their own perspective on the specific situation.

-Elizabeth Scanlon

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I read the story, “How to fight monsters”, and I'm adding the theme of right and wrong and cultural injustice  into it.  This theme is shown throughout the short story, mainly pinpointed at the list with all the old rules, from his old school. That's all junior news was correct, going to the new school outside of the reservation he is at a loss for the rules. This is important because it shows the amount of differences in the normal actions differ from place to place. This is important to show the added struggle junior will face at this new school, violence isn’t a normal action and he has to learn that as well as face being an outcast for his looks, name, and his lisp.

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In the short story ''How to fight monsters'' I see the theme of cultural differences , Junior was mistreated by the white kids in the story. He was bullied and mocked by his peers, for his looks and his differences. When the kids in his class heard about his name, they mocked him for it because that name wasn't common where they came from. He was stared at like he was an alien, because a lot of those kids hadn't seen anyone of different skin colors during that time. A lot of parents would teach their kids to stay away from kids of different colors, teaching them bad things about different races, and cultures. -Adam Clements

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Cultural Differences in the story "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."

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Cultural Differences in the story "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."

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In the short story The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, the theme of cultural differences is shown when a junior punches Goger, which shows the normal behavior of his Spokane reservation. His act was misunderstood at his new school which is all white. Because of that it helps show his isolation when he tries to understand and get through two different cultures. This action is important because it makes Junior recognize and deal with his identity being stuck in between two different expectations of old and new communities. The cultural fight over “rules” of fighting explains that overcoming misunderstandings needs more than just physical understanding.

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters", I believe the theme of this story could be perseverance. Junior shows perseverance by going to the new school away from his reservation despite his uneasy feeling about it.

- Mahrai

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My short story was encounter with Martin Luther King. The theme I chose was Empathy for Diverse Perspectives. My example is when the guy first interacted with MLK. He was shocked by how kind and how they could interact, even with diverse backgrounds.

-Jordon Banks-Tanhnazani

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In the short story Thank You, Ma’am, the theme of empathy for diverse perspectives is clearly shown through Mrs. Jones’s actions. Instead of punishing Roger for trying to steal her purse, she takes him home, feeds him, and talks to him with kindness. This shows she understands that people sometimes make bad choices because of difficult circumstances. Her empathy helps Roger feel seen and respected, which is more powerful than any punishment. The story reminds us that compassion can change someone’s path. -Hollin Willardsen

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In the short story, “Thank You, Ma’am,” by Langston Heghes, the theme of Empathy for Diverse Perspectives is profoundly important. This theme is demonstrated when the main character, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, shows an immense level of understanding for Roger, the boy who tried to mug her. Rather than choosing to punish him for his attempted thievery, she instead drags him to her home to feed and wash him after assessing the situation. While doing so, she makes a show of quietly giving him moral guidance by sharing her own stories of wanting things that she too could not have at his age, allowing him to feel she can relate to him. This specific act of compassion is crucial as it gives Roger, a poor and misguided youth, a chance at redemption and teaches him a life lesson about trust and kindness that no amount of legal punishment could impart. Ultimately, Mrs. Jones’s ability to see Roger’s perspective transforms a moment of crime into a life-altering exchange.

-Brooklyn Miller

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In the short story "The Rights To The Streets Of Memphis" the theme is perseverance they show this all throughout the story. As an example the main character the kid was going through a hard life being poor and just struggling in general, he pushed through and he would not give up on the goals he wanted. It taught him many lessons on how to get through these things. Sometimes things can get hard but perseverance gets us through those things.

-Janelle Troike

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I chose the short story “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes and the theme “Right Vs. Wrong.” I believe this theme fits by reading “And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook nor nobody else’s-because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet.” This shows the boy learning the difference between right and wrong. I also find that the silence between the both of them, let him feel more empathetic for her and uncomfortable as well which allows him to not want to repeat the act of trying to steal. It’s important to learn in that environment.

Shya Holm

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In Langston Hughes’ short story “Thank You Ma’am,” the theme of Right vs. Wrong is shown through the relationship between Roger and Mrs. Jones. At first, Roger chooses the wrong path by trying to steal her purse. Instead of turning him in, Mrs. Jones showed compassion and empathy towards Roger and showed him the right way with respect, trust, and kindness. She gives him  food, then tells him about her own mistakes she's made in her lifetime, she even gives him money to buy the shoes he wanted. This moment proves to Roger that doing the right thing brings better results than the wrong. This story highlights that people can learn from their mistakes when given guidance and compassion.

Senia Benson

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In Langston Hughes’ short story “Thank You Ma’am,” the theme of Right vs. Wrong is shown through the relationship between Roger and Mrs. Jones. At first, Roger chooses the wrong path by trying to steal her purse. Instead of turning him in, Mrs. Jones showed compassion and empathy towards Roger and showed him the right way with respect, trust, and kindness. She gives him  food, then tells him about her own mistakes she's made in her lifetime, she even gives him money to buy the shoes he wanted. This moment proves to Roger that doing the right thing brings better results than the wrong. This story highlights that people can learn from their mistakes when given guidance and compassion.

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The theme Cultural Differences is illustrated in the short story, “How to Fight Monsters,” in a few ways. First, it is illustrated when Junior transitions from his old life on an Indian Reservation to attending a new school. This is a big transition for Junior as the school he is attending is very different from the life and culture he is used to. Next,  Junior feels as if he is less than because of his race. Although Junior’s father reassures him of his worth, he still feels as if he less than because of the way he is treated. Overall, cultural differences are illustrated in this short story because of the experiences Junior has faced.

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In the short story “Thank You, M’am,” the theme of right vs. wrong is best illustrated. The story follows a boy, Roger, who tries stealing a woman's purse and gets caught. However, the woman doesn’t punish Roger but instead brings him to her home and feeds him. She informs him of the difference between right and wrong and tells him that when she was young, she also wanted things that she couldn’t have. The theme is important in this story because it shows that people can learn their lesson without harsh punishment. The woman treated Roger with kindness which led Roger to realize his mistake and understand the difference of what’s right and wrong.

-Erica Karppinen

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In the short story, "Two Kinds," by Amy Tan, cultural differences is frequently emphasized. The mother depicted in the story was originally from China, while her daughter, June, was born and raised in America. This created a barrier between them as the mother wanted nothing but her daughter to be a prodigy, and June just wanted to be herself. Traditional Chinese values center around being very diligent, productive, and acquiescent. Her mother pushes that onto her daughter, thinking that will lead to success in America. In contrast, June is inspired by the American values of individuality and freedom to express yourself. These cultural differences are important in this story because it accurately displays how difficult it can be to be a part of two different cultures and being in an immigrant family.

-Juniper Brooks

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In "The Rights to the Streets of Memphis," Perseverance is evident when the narrator must stand up to the boys who continually steal his food. Although afraid, he heeds his mother's words and goes out again with a stick. He battles through his fear and does not give up. This theme is significant because it illustrates that fighting for yourself is hard but must be done in order to get stronger.

-Sandie D.

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Theme Discussion: Empathy for Diverse Perspectives

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In the short story "Martin," by Vaka the theme of empathy for diverse perspectives is shown through the narrators changing view of Martin. At first the narrator and his friends judged Martin based on his appearance like his belly assuming that it signifies something crazy like wealth or overeating. This leads to them acting rude towards Martin. However, the narrator's perspective changes when he sees Martin's home and meal. Looking at the simple dinner of tortillas and water showed him the truth of Martin's poverty. This experience provides the narrator with a different perspective, getting rid of his earlier prejudice and judgement with empathy for Martin's difficult circumstances. - Abdi Haji

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters", the theme that is shown most is empathy for diverse perspectives. Throughout the story the minority child goes to school and has many struggles. He is bullied, laughed at, and left out. He has a very hard time with school because he is Indian and it really shows the perspective of minorities in schools that do not accept them. Its important for us to learn from this so that others do not have the same experiences. We should be kind and accepting to people of all races and people with differences. -Tyler Palmer

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In the short story Encounter with Martin Luther King Jr. by Maya Angelou, the theme of overcoming injustice is illustrated through the power of presence and recognition. Maya feels invisible and unsure of her place in the world until Dr. King acknowledges her with kindness and respect. His simple gesture of shaking her hand and speaking to her as an equal gives her a sense of worth and hope. This moment is powerful because it shows how small acts of dignity can combat the larger injustice of racial inequality. The story reminds readers that overcoming injustice often begins with recognizing each other's humanity.

- Iry Brown

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The short story “How to Fight Monsters” touches on the theme of identity. The story follows a young Native American as he tries to understand himself, his culture, and the new world around him while he is attending a White public school. For example, on his first day, the class laughs after hearing his name. “I had no idea that Junior was a weird name. It’s a common name on my rez, on any rez” (Alexie 3). Through moments like this, Junior starts to see how different he is from his white classmates.

-Chris Crockett

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The theme of "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is right vs wrong. This is demonstrated right off of the bat by Roger trying to steal Mrs. Jones purse and getting caught, this was wrong. Mrs. Jones catches him and finds out that he doesn't really have anyone to teach or care for him. She decides to drag him home and teach him what was right. As part of this lesson she had him clean up, fed him dinner, and told him it was wrong to steal. She shared with him that she had been in similar situations in her life, gave him some money that he was trying to steal for shoes and sent him on his way, this was right.

-Ryker Poulos

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The short story, "Thank You. Ma'am", demonstrates the theme empathy for diverse perspectives, in a most ironic and unconventional tone. The story immediately begins with describing a large woman with a large purse, walking alone at night. The woman, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones finds herself in a precarious situation, as a scrappy, young man attempts to steal her pocketbook. But much to his dismay, he fails at his attempts and soon finds himself in the clutches of Mrs. Luella, unable to break free and run. The boy, who goes by Roger, exhibits signs of neglect, these observations are made very clear to Luella. Not only is he attempting to steal Luella's purse, but his hygiene and overall appearance reflects a teenage boy not being properly taken care of. This is where the theme of empathy takes over the story; Luella forces him to come to her home, where she makes him clean his face and she prepares a meal for him, lima beans with ham. She in a very firm, yet maternal tone, advises the adolescent to straighten up his behavior. She offers him ten dollars, to purchase shoes and throughout the story refers to him as "son", empathetically caring and referring to him as "son" shows the essence of Luella's heart, knowing he wasn't being cared for nor loved properly like a "son" should. After their meal together Luella says, "But I wish you would behave yourself, son, from her on in." (Hughes 3)

-Baylee Russell

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In the story "The Rules of the Game," perseverance is key because it shows how Waverly doesn't give up, even when things don't always go her way. Although her mother wants her to be a great pianist, Waverly keeps practicing, even though she sometimes feels bad and thinks she's not doing well. One moment when this is evident is when she's at the recital and keeps playing, even though she feels bad for not doing it perfectly. This is important because it shows how, sometimes, keeping going, even when we have problems, things are difficult, but especially when we have problems, can be what helps us improve, even if it also causes us stress, frustration, and things like that. Santiago Paz

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In the short story, “thank you ma’am” the theme of right vs wrong is very prevalent in that story. It’s an interesting story in the way that it shows that this kid knows that he’s doing something wrong but sees that there’s no other option. He thinks of himself as just a measly thief. The woman sees that there’s good in him and wants to show him that there’s a way to do things right. She helps him understand that stealing is not his only option and he can make a better life for himself. From this point, the boy sees that there’s potential for his life and he doesn’t have to steal to get the things that he wants.

-Jordan Bertasso

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That's what I chose, which deals with cultural differences. An example of this is how Junior is a new native kid to a regular old school full of white kids. He gets judged pretty bad because of his ethnicity. It's important to the story to show the cultural difference between him and the other kids.

Gabe Leishman

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In the story “American History” the theme that was illustrated was cultural differences. Throughout the story, we see the character face challenges because she is a Puerto Rican girl attending at a mostly all white school, which makes her feel alone and misunderstood. In the story, we can see that Elena really wants to connect with her classmates, but often comes across conflict because she came from a different background. Elena story reminds us of the importance of accepting different cultures to create a more inclusive society.

-Samantha Martinez

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I think this is a good example of what it means to have integrity. Choosing to do the right thing can build a persons self esteem and will make it easier each time a situation comes up to naturally choose to make the right decision. -Olivia Boshard

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I read "How to fight monsters" The theme I chose was cultural differences. Junior is a native American child and has left the reservation to go to school at an all white school. He is so used to how things are done on the reservation that it is difficult for him at the new school. He gets bullied pretty bad. There is a part in the story that he asks what the rules are because he is confused on the reservation when they fight they actually hit each other they use their fist and when he hits a student at the new school he is confused because they didn't actually think it was going to be a fist fight. There are many different cultural situations that junior has to navigate it would be very difficult I think.

Jayde Dalton

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters" the theme cultural differences was introduced and illustrated throughout the story. One of the most significant examples was when Junior lists the "Official and Unwritten Spokane Indian Rules of Fisticuffs". This is an important part to the story because it makes you understand first hand that these rules are not typical or standard rules. These rules and expectations are normal to Junior and everyone at the reservations but outside of that, its not. So when Junior is faced with a bully who has insulted him, his family, his heritage, other people and even an animal, he punches him. But by the way the bully and his friends react, he's hit with almost a culture shock. He's left confused and asks the bully ""What are the Rules?"" but the bully and his friends don't understand. For Junior his first thought is maybe the bully has different rules, but has yet to realize that not everybody knows and lives by the same rules as he does. There are many cultural differences, and that can be hard to understand or even grasp.

-Sadie Moeakiola

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This is super good and I feel like you told the meaning of this story very well! Its super cool the way you saw this story as opposed to the way I see it! I read this story and also used it but I used Perseverance as my theme! I love how so many themes can be inside just a few page story! This story also shows a lot of character development too! -Becca Martineau

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In the short story "Thankyou Ma'am," the theme perseverance is illustrated through Mrs. Jones, and Rogers. I think mainly Mrs. Jones is a great way to show this because we she relates many times to having struggles when she was younger, just like Roger is right now. We see an example of this about two thirds through the story, "I were young once and I wanted things I could not get.... I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, Son-Neither tell God, if he didn't already know." This quote shows that Ms. Jones has endured struggles in her past too, but she persevered through them and came out stronger. Instead of judging Roger, she uses her experience to guide him in a way.

-Colton Preston

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In “an encounter with Martin Luther King Jr.” by Maya Angelou, we see two main themes. The first being empathy, and the second, equality. “Martin king had been a hero and a leader to me since the time when me and Godfrey heard him speak, and been carried away on his wings of hope.” (Maya Pg.4) In this discussion Martin Luther King wins over yet another journalist with his ideals and empathetic behavior.

-Breken Roberts

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In the short story, "Thank You, Ma'am", empathy for diverse perspectives is shown throughout the story. The woman in the story showed empathy for the boy, Roger, after he tried to steal her purse. She took him home, fed him, figured out why he tried to take her purse. She genuinely cared about the boy. She easily could've turned him over to the police, but instead she used it as a learning experience to help Roger learn from it.

Tanner Mota

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters", it shows the theme of perseverance. Throughout the story a Native American boy named Junior faces many challenges such as being called racist names, classmates finding his name to be weird, the way he talks being different than the rest of the students, etc. Despite all this he pushes on knowing that he can't go back to the reservation and the decision he made to come to Reardan. An example from the story is when a jock named Roger tells him a racist joke "I couldn't let them get away with that ugliness. I wasn't just defending myself. I was defending Indians, black people, and buffalo. So I punched Roger in the face." Junior is choosing to stand up for himself and not continue being intimidated by being different than his peers. Even though he could have done it in a less violent way, which was what he was used to on the reservation, he was finding his own identity in a new place with new rules.

-Tallen Hunsaker

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In the story "Thank you Ma'am" the theme of empathy for diverse perspectives is extremely prevalent. We see this throughout the story in how Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones treats Roger. At one point Roger asks if she is going to take him to jail, to which she replies she will not. She knows that she does not fully understand his situation and should have empathy as she does not know why he makes the choices he does. Throughout the story she attempts to teach him a lesson by helping him and providing him with everything he needs.

-Tyler Garcia

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In the story "Thank you, Ma'am," Empathy is shown throughout the story. A young boy named Roger attempts to steal a woman's purse. He fails, but instead of punishing him, the woman shows empathy by helping him and giving him advice.

-Harrison Howell

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The Story "Thank You Ma'am" has a variety of themes in it. One of the most prominent ones would be Right vs Wrong. Mrs. Jones teaches Roger that he can be cared for. She offered him food and a towel to wash his face. She then teaches him one of the biggest lessons which is Asking instead of Taking or Stealing. - Claire Moreira

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In the short story "Recitatif" the theme of right vs. wrong is important because Twyla and Roberta can't agree on what really happened to Maggie. Twyla feels bad because she wanted to hurt Maggie even if she didn't. This shows how people can feel guilty about their choices. The story teaches us that knowing what's right or wrong isn't always easy.

-Brock Smart

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The short story "Thank You, Ma'am" shows empathy for diverse perspectives, as shown by Mrs. Jones. When Roger attempts to steal her purse, she chooses to understand his situation rather than being angry with him or calling the police. She feeds him and gives him money. This act of empathy shows Roger that some people care, which he doesn't see often. The story teaches that it is important to learn about someone before judging them.

It also shows that understanding others can lead to real change.

-Amalia Johnson

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I would say the writer, needs to learn is to not judge a book by it's cover so to speak. He come to see that just because Martin has a big belly doesn't mean he eat alopt of food in reality. It can be because of something else that has happened. Maybe a condition. - Louie Hamilton

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I read the short story American History and I decided to talk about perseverance. Perseverance is important because difficult actions yield more significant results. In the story these kids left their families, schools, and homes to save their families, schools, and homes. The fight they were fighting had been going on for years and years so only a huge, difficult action could change this. You can slowly eat at your issues or goals, or you can take the huge leap that actually gets you to where you want to be.

Zoey Peeler

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In "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan it shows a theme of cultural difference. It shows this theme because the daughter and the mother have two different cultures, and it shows them clash more and more as the story progresses. The mother wants to find a talent her daughter is good at and hone it to perfection like what is traditional in most older cultures, but the daughter just wants to enjoy different things and float through life. In the end of the story though the daughter realizes that she could've been amazing at piano like her mother had said merely if she had put in a little more effort.

- Gabriel waters

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The theme in "How to fight monsters" By: Sherman Alexie is about Identity, resilience, and intergenerational trauma within the Native American communities. The story addresses the impact of injustice and the on going struggles against societal prejudice. The story explores how these experiences shape individuals identities, how it affects the relationships they have and showing the importance of family and true friends.

-Payton Myers

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In the short story " Two Kinds " by Amy Tan the overall theme seems to be Cultural Differences. This theme can be seen throughout the whole story. But more specifically when Jing-mei´s mother who is an immigrant from China puts her own dreams and expectations onto her daughter, she believes that in America success is only achievable through hard work and determination. This is contrasted with Jing-mei ´ s desire to make her own decisions, but she struggles to meet her mother's high expectations, particularly in her piano lessons. This theme is important to the story because it drives the emotional core of the story, it highlights the generational conflict between Jing-mei and her mother, showing how different cultural backgrounds shape their identities and expectations.

-Alyssa Cook

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In the short story "Thank you, Ma'am", empathy is shown through the old lady knowing how the young boy felt. She could've easily called the cops and got the boy in trouble but instead she decided not to and help the boy. At the end of the story she ended up giving him some money to help him.

- Jaysen Fordham

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Right VS Wrong Theme - "Thank you Ma'am"

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Right VS Wrong Theme - "Thank you Ma'am"

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The story that I read was "Thank you Ma'am by Langston Hughes. The theme that I chose was Right VS Wrong because a boy named Roger, he tries to steal a woman's purse by the name of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. This quote is one of the last paragraphs and usually the conclusion is where the theme is: "And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my

pocketbook nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet. I got to get my rest now. But I wish you would behave yourself, son, from here on in” (Hughes 3) I think that this quote really sums up the story and shows the true theme the narrator wants to show.

-Trevin Olson

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In the short story "Thank You M'am", I feel like it illustrates the theme redemption. At the beginning of the story the boy tries to steal the women's purse, but instead of turning him into the police the lady decides to take the boy home and help him get cleaned up. The boy talks to the lady and apologizes and she helps him get all cleaned up and feeds him a good meal. The boy was trying to buy himself a nice pair of shoes so he tried to steal the women's purse, at the end of the story the women made the boy promise he won't keep trying to do bad stuff that could get him in a lot of trouble anymore, she then gives him the money to buy his beloved shoes. The theme redemption is important to the story because the boy changed throughout the story for the better and got a second chance. ----Kimball Wolfgramm

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In the short story, ¨ American History ¨ the theme is cultural struggles and struggling to find self identity. An example of this in the story is the house across the road. This shows her and her family's displacement out into the world of white privilege that is left out of reach. Elena would sit on her window seal and watch that house almost every day, observing with a deep fascination with their lifestyle.

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The short story "Right vs. Wrong" shows the theme of noble conflict and the struggle between social choices. Throughout the short story the main character faces a challenging decision that tests their integrity and values. For example, when they discover a friend cheating during a important exam, they must choose between loyalty and honesty. This moment illustrates the internal conflict that come to light when personal relationships clash with moral principles. Ultimately, the story highlights how the choices we make define our character and shape our lives.

denim wilson

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In the short story "Thank you, M'am" the theme of right vs wrong is really shown through the story. When Roger tries to steal Mrs. Bates purse, when it is clearly the wrong choice. What makes the story so important how Mrs. Bates reacts to instead of calling the cops or getting angry she shows him kindness and understanding and teaches him right from wrong.

-Quincy Hadlock

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in the rights to the streets of Memphis he never really knew what is was like to be actually be hungry until this moment. when he asked him mom for food she made a joke and said "jump up and catch a hungry" he then asked what that was and she told him its what little boys eat when they are hungry. this confused him but he understood now what it was like to be hungry and not be able to eat anything in that moment.

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In the story "Encounter with MLK", the theme was empathy for diverse perspectives. When Maya is talking about her brother being in jail instead of MLK judging her he says, "Never give up on him. Never deny him"(Maya 3), this ties into having empathy. Even though he is in prison he doesn't think any less of him and still believes he needs support and guidance.

-Emily Vonweller

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In the short story "Thank you, Ma'am", empathy for diverse perspectives is shown in this story. A specific event that occurred in the story is when the boy Roger, tried to take the purse of Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones judged at first, questioning him why he would do such a thing. She later realized he was homeless. The boy had no one at home to support him. She put assigned her anger and frustration and started the help the boy. She took him home to wash up and get him some food. It is important to the story because she was able to change her view on the boy.

-madi harris

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Theme Discussion (Empathy for Diverse Perspectives)

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Theme Discussion (Empathy for Diverse Perspectives)

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In the short story "Encounter with Martin Luther King Jr." a theme that was illustrated was Empathy for Diverse Perspectives. In this short story we get a moment between Martin Luther King Jr. and Miss Angelou where the topic of her brother is brought up. In Miss Angelou's inner dialogue she was afraid of how he would respond if she told him that he was in jail. When she eventually confesses that he was in jail for being a fence he responds with "I understand. Disappointment drives our young men to some desperate lengths" (Angelou 263). The empathy he felt for Miss Angelou put her "heart in his keeping forever" (Angelou 264). We all have a longing to be listened to and understood, that is why it is important to have empathy for others and their perspectives. -Phaedra Hansen

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In the story "How to Fight Monsters", the common theme is cultural differences. In the short story the main characters name is Junior, who is a Indian kid, switches to a new school which isn't very diverse. In this school Junior sees the cultural difference very quickly. He has always been taught certain set of rules that he has always followed, so when he followed those rules and the other kids didn't he was caught off guard. One example of this is, "they had a whole other sets of mysterious rules where people apparently DID NOT GET INTO FISTFIGHTS"( pg 3 par 26), Juniors experience with this shows his confusion with their cultures. It is important to learn about different peoples cultures so things like things like this aren't occurring often but it also can be interesting.

-Cienna Filimoe'atu

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Empathy for Diverse Perspectives Theme Discussion

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Empathy for Diverse Perspectives Theme Discussion

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In the short story "How to fight off monsters," diverse perspectives are a major role in this story. The boy felt left out and almost abused because he had a different skin color then other people. He was often bullied and kicked around, and yet nobody seemed to have empathy for him. An example of this is when they all started to pick on him for his name, and when he fought back with the kid that was bullying him, everyone looked at him like he was crazy and in the wrong

-Cali Newitt

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In the short story, "Thank You. Ma'am" the the story there are many themes covered, but the main one is empathy. Mainly, Miss. Jones feeling empathetic for Rodger. He tries to steal her purse for the money inside and fails at doing so. She takes him back to her house, washes him up, feeds him, and then gives him the money he tried to steal from her. Showing Miss. Jones's empathy toward Rodger. Even though he previously tried to steal from her. She still took him in and cared for him despite his attempt to steal from her in the first place. Overall the entire story is Miss. Jones showing kindness and forgiveness, but mainly empathy to Rodger.

-Bella Callister

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In the short story, "Two Kinds", the theme was illustrated through perseverance. Throughout the story the main thing was that, the mom wanted her to play the piano but she didn't want to and the mom was super pushy about her playing the piano. For example the mom made her do her hair a certain way or do this and this even when she didn't want to. The mom just grew up in a way, where they push their kids to be the best version of themselves, but the daughter doesn't want to do it when the mom tells her to. We have to push through and just deal with it sometime when stuff is hard we have to push through and persevere.

-Gracie Jensen

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In the story "Thank You, Ma'am," the theme of right vs. wrong is shown throughout the entire story. This gets illustrated when Mrs. Jones decides not to punish and scold Roger after his attempts of stealing her purse. Instead, she takes him home to feed him and teach him a valuable lesson about trust. This is important because it shows how being kind can guide someone to make better decisions. The story teaches us that sometimes doing the right thing can have more of an effect in shaping someone's life than just punishing them.

-Lyndsie Broderick

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In the short story "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes, the theme "empathy for different perspectives" is shown. Some ways we can see this is when the woman takes the boy to her house and teaches him a very important life lesson. Her empathy for the boy is shown when she washes him up, makes food for him, and especially when she gives him money for the shoes he wanted. She was very kind to help the boy out like that when she was the one that was intruded in the first place. She was empatic to the boy because she had once been in his situation and could see herself in him.

-Skylin Mitchell

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In the short story "Thank YOu, Ma'am", right vs wrong is theme throughout this story. Roger is a poor boy who wants a new pair of shoes and decides to try to steal a woman's purse in order to buy them. The woman catches him and ends up taking him home to feed him and ends up giving him the money he needed to buy the shoes. He learns that stealing is not the way to go and that people can be generous and kind.

-Aiden Holloman

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in "how to fight monsters" one of the major themes is sympathy for more than one point of view. this theme is shown through juniors difficulty in understanding and conforming to the cultural differances between his reservation world and his new school at reardan. for example, when junior first comes to reardan, he is a stranger and says, "i was the only indian in the school. ecept for the mascot." this is a sighn of the feeling of isolation he was feeling and his expectation of others knowing him while at the same time wanted to know them. the theme is important as it brings out the significance of understanding among diverse backgrounds and cultures, and that understanding diverse bacgrounds and cultures, that is crutal for breaking prejudices and forming real relashonships.

-Porter Anderton

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In the story " Encounter with Martin Luther King Jr." the theme was empathy for diverse perspectives. In the short story it mentions about her brothers and what if going on with him and she thought that he was goanna think bad about her after she said that, but he mentions how it is disappointing to see young men doing stuff like that, but he didn't judge. He helps her understand and feel better.

Cristina Ramirez

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For my short story I read "The Encounter with Martin Luther King Jr." by Maya Angelou. This short story focused on the theme of overcoming injustice. An example would be when Martin is talking to Maya about how everyone deserves equal rights and freedom. "That is why we must fight and win..." (Angelou 263). Martin is talking to Maya about if they put up the fight they will eventually win for what is right.

-Boston Vincent

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In the story " Thank you, Ma'am (by Langston Hughes)" the main theme that was shown to me was Empathy for Diverse. The story was mostly talking showing and speaking about a Boy who was one of the main characters in this short story. In the story another character was introduced a woman. One day the woman was walking down a dark street it was somewhat like an alleyway all of the sudden a boy came up from behind he tried to take her purse. She looked Directly At the boy, The boy got startled and dropped the bag A mere fell from the bag. The woman told the Boy "Boy" Come here and pick up what you've dropped "out my purse" The boy did not want at first but then with more yelling from the woman the boy picked up what was dropped. The women then proceeded to Conversate with the boy the boy was homeless which the women noticed how filthy he was. So, she offer the boy to come over to her house to clean his body from all the dirt.

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In "How to Fight Monsters", Sherman Alexie explores the theme of identity and belonging as Junior struggles to find his place in two different worlds. When Junior transfers to Reardan, he realizes, "I was the only Indian in the school. I was the only Indian except for the mascot." This quote highlights how isolated he feels, as he is viewed as an outsider by both the white students at Reardan and his own community on the reservation. His internal conflict represents the challenges of balancing cultural identity while trying to pursue a better future. This theme is important because it shows the difficulty of self-acceptance when facing discrimination and pressure to conform. Ultimately, Junior learns that embracing his identity, rather than choosing one side over the other, is the key to his personal growth.

Porter Anderton

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters" the theme was cultural differences. This story shows how a Indian boy goes to a White kids school, when he shows up on the first day he realizes how different he is and how much smaller is compared to some of the other children there. One example showing this is when it shows a picture of half of a white boy and half of an Indian boy and it says what their differences are. Throughout the whole story he showed the differences between him and the children at his school.

-Meadow Hildebrand

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In the short story, "How to Fight Monsters" the consistence theme of cultural differences can be illustrated throughout the story. As Junior, a young Indian boy moves out of the reservation to instead go to a school clearly filled with White Americans. Where he struggles from day one to not be impacted by the differences, even once being told by a classmate after having punched him that he was "an animal." (Pg. 24) The story follows his perspective as he not only faces a complete distinction in his surroundings due to the new environment but the outstanding amount of cultural differences. That instead causes him to feel out of place and limited as though he were a complete outsider instead of just another person.

-Giulianna Flores

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In the story Two Kinds it shows the theme of unreasonable expectation in the story Amys mom is always expecting her to be good at something or have motivation to do it just because she wants to do it like piano “So ungrateful,” I heard her mutter in Chinese, “If she had as much talent as she has temper,she would be famous now.” in this quote Amys mom responded to her asking why she dosent like her the way she is this shows an unreasonable expectation

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In "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan, the theme of Cultural Differences is important. The story shows the struggles of a Chinese-American mother and her American-born daughter. For example, the mother wants her daughter, Jing-mei, to practice piano and become a prodigy.

This shows the cultural difference between the mother's traditional Chinese values and Jing-mei's American upbringing.

- Asa Larson

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In Angie Thomas's "The Hate U Give," the triumph over injustice is highly applicable since the oppression of the marginalized communities becomes the focal point. Starr, the protagonist, sees her friend Khalil killed by the police and embarks on a path of becoming an activist. This scene illustrates the theme of defying injustice as it compels Starr to confront institutionalized racism and fight for justice, regardless of the risks. Her transformation illustrates the significance of challenging unjust acts and motivates readers to recognize their role in resisting social injustices. In the end, this theme is significant as it advocates for resilience and the struggle for equity in spite of hardships.

-Garrett Carrington

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In the short story "How To Fight Monsters" the theme that was illustrated was cultural differences. An example of this is when Junior switches to his new school where the culture is way different. Because of the color of his skin Junior is looked at differently and bulled by his classmates. He tried his best to fit in yet his classmates had no empathy for him. The rules were different at this school and he wasn't aware of them which resulted in Junior making a bad decision.

-Kimberly Larsen

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In the short story "American History" the theme of isolation and discrimination is presented throughout the story. One example of this is when the narrator is outcasted and taunted by the other girls for not being good at jump roping like they are. She struggles to be accepted in her school and her community. Her classmates exclude her from all activities and later the rejection from Eugene's mother after finding comfort in Eugene. This theme is important to the story because in the end the narrator learns that not everything in life will go their way and they learned to accept certain thing for what they are.

-Isaiah Fraser

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In the short story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes the theme right vs wrong is shown throughout the story. The story starts with a boy, his name is roger, and he attempts to steal a woman's purse and he failed. The woman then takes him to her house to clean him up, she then told him if he needed money, he could have just asked. She showed him what was the right thing to do, while he was doing something wrong. She showed compassion instead of punishing him.

-Phoenix Wilson

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The theme of the short story "Thank You, Ma'am" is second chances. One example is when Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse. Instead of punishing Roger, she takes him home, feeds him, and teaches him how to make better choices. One of the most direct moments of showing this theme is when Mrs. Jones gives Roger ten dollars to buy the blue suede shoes that he wanted. This shows that she gave Roger a second chance and an opportunity to be nicer and better. This theme is important because it shows the power of kindness and forgiveness and the ability to change someone for the better.

-Krew Heward

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters," the theme that was illustrated was overcoming injustice. Junior started school where he was the only Indian boy. He was teased by his classmates and called racial names. Junior felt lonely and did not have any friends. On the seventh day of school a kid named Roger made a racial slur so Junior punched the kid in the face. Even though there are better ways to stand up for yourself this showed how Junior overcame injustice by standing up for himself. He wasn't treated fairly and he let people know it was no longer acceptable.

-Trey Johnson

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In the short story "Thank you M'am" the theme that was used was Empathy for Diverse Perspectives. I say this because this poor little boy steals this older women's purse that has money in it so than he an buy shoes because he needed them but the lady is sweet and offers him food and than tells him that next time just ask because she is more willing to help if you just ask her rather than steal her things.

-Julie Price

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In the short story "How to Fight a Monster" the theme of overcoming injustices becomes apparent throughout the whole story. The story is about a High School age kid who is of Native American blood. In the time that the story takes place racism is a very common occurrence. While reading we can see a few of the hard things that the main character faces which include but aren't limited to being bullied, left out, made fun of, called racist things, being the but of awful jokes all the while while his dad is dealing with an alcohol problem. The theme of this story is important as it can help inspire hope and confidence into whoever is reading it.

-Colby Wright

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Theme: Survival in "To Build a Fire"

In To Build a Fire, the theme of survival is central to the story, as the protagonist struggles to survive in the extreme cold of the Yukon. One example of this is when the man attempts to build a fire after his feet get wet, realizing too late that his survival depends on the fire. His failure to succeed in making the fire highlights his lack of understanding of the harsh environment. This theme is important because it underscores the man's overconfidence and the dangers of underestimating nature, ultimately leading to his tragic end.

Brayden Smith

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In the short story, "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, the theme right vs. wrong is illustrated though out the story. At the beginning of the story, Roger makes a bad decision. Throughout the story, the example of Mrs. Jones teaches him what is most important and differentiates right from wrong. In the story the author writes, "...because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet" (Langston 44). This shows that when you succeed by being dishonest, consequences will follow. By knowing this, we can understand what is right and wrong.

-Mckell Haynie

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Throughout the short story "Thank you M'am," it shows the empathy for diverse Perspectives. The woman is able to take care of the boy and show him true kindness even though he tried to steal her bag. She told him that she once used to be like him and that it is never too late to change. She then cleaned him up, fed him, and taught him respect. She taught him that is is not okay to steal and if you just ask and be polite to people then they are more likely to help you out in a hard time.

Mckinlay Cluff

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The theme I saw in "Recitatif" is 'strife results from one-sidedness.' (I could say 'empathy for diverse perspectives,' but I think the first way is more accurate.) Although the two main characters butt heads for the majority of the exposition, this theme is best illustrated when Twyla and Roberta end up in a protesting standoff, waving signs that say "MOTHERS HAVE RIGHTS TOO" or "HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?" and calling each other "liars" and "bigots." It's at this point in the story that the two exist only to disagree with each other, Twyla hating Roberta because Twyla hated her mother, and Roberta hating Twyla because she hates kids or something. They've completely forgotten about their own side of their story, the first's kids or the second's mom.

-Kiefer Benson

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In the short story Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes, one of the main themes is the importance of second chances and personal growth. This theme is illustrated when Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones decides not to call the police after the boy, Roger, tries to steal her purse. Instead of punishing him, she takes him to her home, feeds him, and even gives him money to buy the shoes he wanted. This act of kindness shows how a second chance can have a big impact on a person’s life, especially when they feel cared for and trusted. The theme highlights how understanding and compassion can lead to positive change in people.

-Gabriel Olson

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In the short story "How to Fight Monsters" perseverance is an important theme throughout the storyline. The main character, Junior, struggles with feeling poor, not fitting in, and being the only Indian as he faces going to a new school. He worries about being different and getting picked on but continues to go to school and push through his issues. During school, a group of bullies approach Junior. They poke fun at him, call him names, and make an insensitive joke about Indians. Junior does not take this well and punches one of them square in the face to show he cannot be messed with. Though it wasn't the right thing to do, he persevered through his issues and tried to stand his ground in unfamiliar territory. The bullies walk away appalled and Junior realizes that things are different at this school and that he has to act differently, change his ways, and adapt.

- Kyri Peterson

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Theme Discussion: Empathy for diverse perspectives

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Theme Discussion: Empathy for diverse perspectives

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In the short story "Thank You, Ma'am", the theme I found throughout the story is empathy for diverse perspectives. Throughout the story, we see Mrs. Jones being empathetic toward Roger and his unique experiences and perspective. One example of this is when, instead of taking him to jail for trying to steal her purse, she brings him to her home and cares for him after seeing that he was dirty and probably didn't have anyone he could trust or lean on. Roger had never experienced the love and trust that Mrs. Jones showed him, and because of this, his view of the world changed. It made him see that he could trust others, love, and be loved. All of which were possible because of the empathy Mrs. Jones showed him after seeing his situation. This story shows us that not all "bad" people are truly bad, sometime they are just in bad situations.

-Isaac Moeai

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In the short story "Right To The Streets Of Memphis" the theme was perseverance. We see this theme throughout the story by the family showing how they persevered threw there hard times. Some examples of this is when the mom had to find a job because her kids were starving because there dad left who was there main source of income. Also when the boy would go to the store to get groceries he would get beat up every time but he still had to go back until he eventually came back with the food. Perseverance is a skill everybody should learn since it teaches us to not give up when things get hard.

-Ethan Antonino

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"Thank You Ma'am"- Theme- Right v.s. Wrong

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"Thank You Ma'am"- Theme- Right v.s. Wrong

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I think this theme is shown throughout this short story. When the young boy stole the woman's purse it was showing one side which was wrong. When the woman took the boy home and cared for him it showed the good side. She taught him that what he was doing was wrong and she helped him to clean up and be better. It illustrates to the reader the importance of giving second chances and realizing when we are doing something wrong.

Ella Perkins

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In the short story, "Thank You, Ma'am", By Langston Hughes the theme that was represented in the story was empathy for diverse perspectives. You can see this theme in the story when Mrs. Jones does not call the cops when the boy attempts to steals her bag. But instead teaches him a valuable lesson and even feeds him dinner and lets him get cleaned up. Another thing that Mrs Jones did that expressed the theme is giving him money in end to get the shoes that he had been wanting. That shows so much empathy even thought it was a small act. This is a very great story and has many themes throught the story.

-Lacy Longhurst

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In the short story "Encounter with Martin Luther King Jr." the theme that was revealed was Perseverance. In the short story, Angelou has a conversation with Martin and gets inspired by his words to join the civil rights movement. This is perseverance since Angelou is willing to do something that she thinks will be difficult, so does Martin, but they still believe in it and plan to do it anyway. This is important since through countless tries and attempts, Martin does accomplish his goal for equality, even if he wasn't alive for it.

-Lilly Saltern

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In the short story "Thank you, Ma'am", the theme that I think was most relevant was Right vs. Wrong. In this story, a boy named Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones purse so that he can buy some new shoes. Mrs. Jones takes control of the situation and teaches Roger that stealing is not okay. She is kind to him and helps him to see a new perspective on life. Roger learns rights and wrongs and in the story it shows that he will remember this theme for his future.

-Anya Gulley

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In the short story "Thank You, Ma'am." the theme illustrated through the characters and story is "Empathy for diverse perspectives". There multiple parts throughout the whole story in which Mrs. Jones has nothing but concern for the young teenager(Roger) in front of her. "“Um-hum! And your face is dirty. I got a great mind to wash your face for you. Ain’t you got nobody home to tell you to wash your face?” “No’m,” said the boy."(Hughes 1), even within the first couple of minutes Mrs. Jones is thinking of how to help Roger, connecting her experience back to his. Through out the rest of the short story we see that Mrs. Jones is only showing a stern tough love to Roger to make him realize that he needs to change how he's acting.

-Chase Llewelyn

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The short story that I read is “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes. The theme that I chose is the importance of personal choice. Throughout the story, Roger made decisions like trying to steal Mrs. Jones’ purse, or, later on in her apartment, not stealing the purse when he got the chance. If Roger were to go further with either choice, such as stealing more things, or deciding not to steal again, it could greatly affect his life in the future.

-Chase Rohner

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For this reading assignment I chose "How To Fight Monsters" by Sherman Alexie. The theme was showing very clearly in many different sections of the story. Throughout the story, the main character, Junior, was trying to adjust to his new life in his new school. His faced multiple racist encounters and has to look past it and continue ignore them. On many different occasion he tries to look past their cultural differences. The climax of the story is when Junior physical assaults another classmate, Roger, who made a racist comment. Where Junior comes from he's used to fighting. When he figures out that it's not like that at his new school, he gets slightly confused and its a slight culture shock to him -Valerie Luzardo.

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in the short story thank you ma'am, right vs wrong is shown because in the very beginning of the story Roger tries to steal from Mrs Jones. that shows the wrong, the right is when Mrs Jones takes Roger and gives him dinner but also discusses that stealing is wrong and he shouldn't do it. after all she does for him she also gives him 10 dollars for shoes anyways. it shows he was wrong but in the end he still got what he wanted.- kat grever

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I read Martin Luther king jr. and in this story the theme is Overcoming Injustice. in this story an example of Overcoming Injustice is when he did his speech. he went out into the world and vocalized the unrightful way black people were being treated. This is important to this story because it is the whole reason that martin Luther king jr. is such a respected person.-Brooklyn Heaton.

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In the short story “Encounter with Martin Luther King Jr.” by Maya Angleou, empathy for diverse perspectives is a common theme throughout the story. In the story, Martin Luther King was very sympathetic with Maya, understanding her perspectives and views. For instance, even when Maya told Martin about her brother who was in jail, he understood and sympathized with her about her brother. After the conversation, he left her with empowering words and showed that he cared for her and what situation she was in. Martin Luther King showed empathy through the whole story even when her perspectives were different.

- Micah Edwards