Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Why Papa is in a better position than Mr. Avery and Mr. Lanier to stand up to Thurston Wallace?

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Papa owns his land and works for the railroad. He is not dependent on Mr. Wallace, nor does he owe him anything. Mr. Lanier is a tenant farmer, he can be thrown off of his land.