Gumption by Langston Hughes Question Your Response Describe the setting of this story. From which point-of-view is this story told? How do you know? Who are the main characters in this story? Describe the primary conflict in this story, and state what type it is (Man vs. , etc.). Describe the event that is the climax of this story. In your opinion, what do you think a major theme of this story could be? Did you enjoy this short story? Why or why not? Be specific.