No doubt, Mrs. Jones is a believable character and
consistent in her determination. She is a mother figure. She treats Roger like she would
her own son. She does not put up with back talk or sass. She is a strict, disciplinarian
type. She does not allow Roger to even think about ever stealing
again.
The surprising developments of the plot are indeed
consistent with the characterization of Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones is familiar with the
streets. She is tough and prepared. She does not flinch. She is unwilling to give up her
purse. When Roger jerks at her purse, he and the purse fall to the
ground:
'The
large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue jeaned
sitter.'
Mrs. Jones is a
fighter. She will survive. She understands what it takes to survive the streets late at
night. She is tough. She is persistent. She teaches Roger a valuable lesson, one that he
will never forget. Mrs. Jones purposely tests Roger by leaving her purse in his reach.
She also leaves the door open. Roger can run if he so desires. Mrs. Jones has already
made such a striking impression on Roger until he does not desire to disappoint her
further:
Then,
leaving him alone by her purse and the open door, she steps behind a screen to warm lima
beans and ham on her gas plate. The boy does not run; he does not want to be
mistrusted.
This fact speaks
volumes about the strong, consistent character of Mrs. Jones. In only a few minutes in
Roger's presence, she makes such a difference in Roger's life. He will never forget Mrs.
Luella Bates Washington Jones. She has made a lasting impression on Roger. No doubt, he
is forever changed by Mrs. Jones's integrity. Mrs. Jones's good character is consistent
with the surprising plot.
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