Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Why was Sam Tatum tarred and feathered?

Althought this was a terrible act,why are the Logan children somewhat relieved

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Sam Tatum was tarred and feathered fo calling a white man a liar. Barnett overcharged Sam at the store for items he hadn't order, and when he questioned Mr. Barnett, he was challenged. Mr. Barnett said, "You callin' me a liar, boy?'. Sam Tatum replied, "Yessuh, I guess I is".

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