Taylor, Mildred. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 1976.
The Question and Answer section for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor, the silver Packard represents wealth, status, and power. It symbolizes the economic prosperity and social standing that Uncle Hammer has achieved, particularly in contrast to the poverty and...
Paul-Edward, Big Ma's late husband, bought the land from a Yankee. They have owned 200 acres for 50 years now and grow cotton. The other 200 acres are not fully paid for with mortgage.
Stacey calls the men who change their mind about shopping in Vicksburg "jackrabbits". Papa is firm yet informative to Stacey. He calls Stacey a boy, which he is, that does not understand the lives of these men. Papa is quick to set his children...
