PART A: Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

A
It can be difficult for children to learn right from wrong when there are bad influences around them.
B
Children often don’t understand that adults have encountered the same challenges they have.
C
People are more likely to learn and practice morality when it is taught to them with kindness.
D
It’s best not to assume the worst in people, as situations can easily be misunderstood.

The correct answer is C: People are more likely to learn and practice morality when it is taught to them with kindness.

Explanation:

In the story "Thank you Ma'am", Langston Hughes tells us a story about a young boy Roger, who tries to steal a wallet of Ms. Luella Bates Washington Jones. She decides to take the boy home with her and learn the boy about some basic concepts of ethics and morality. This way, Hughes is trying to explain that people will do anything when they are taught with kindness.

based on the biblical principle philippians 4: 13 "i can do everything through christ who strengthens me." i agree that it is through him that we are given the strength to cope with every situation.

and based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32 "better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. better to be even-tempered than to capture a city."   i agree with the author of the passage to the extent that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are contemptuous, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and make sure to not hurt other people and their feelings are strong people.

your answer would be: d) eye contact