Papa is referring to the incident with Mr. Barnett at the store, as well as the incident with Lillian Jean.
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.
Papa is referring to the incident with Mr. Barnett at the store, as well as the incident with Lillian Jean.
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.