When Papa sets fire to his own cotton at the end of the novel, is he acting in a defeated or a self-controlled manner? Is this a moment of triumph or of despair? Of optimism or pessimism? Does the author intend him to represent a typical black young man? What is his tragic flaw?Ĭompare the friendship that Stacey has with TJ to the friendship that he has with Jeremy Simms. Does it introduce new themes relating to family life or enlarge on old ones?Īnalyze the character of TJ. What realities must Stacey face in this novel and what positive or negative qualities does he begin to demonstrate?ĭescribe the way that Christmas is portrayed in this novel. Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry is as much a coming of age story for Stacey as it is for Cassie.
What sorts of stories does she tell, and what type of effect does she hope that these stories will have on her grandchildren's lives? Does it work in opposition to human interests?Īnalyze Big Mama as the voice of history. Where do you find examples of each?ĭiscuss the role of nature in this novel. Discuss how slavery times (before the book was set), Jim Crow laws (during when the book was set), and the Black Power movement (after the book was set, when Mildred Taylor was writing it) have influenced the text. Can you identify any others? What seems to motivate them? Are they better or worse off than the black characters?Īnalyze the effect of the three different time periods that have to do with this novel on the text. This product may be used in Google Classroom or a PASSWORD-protected site by the authorized purchaser only.What is the effect created by the author telling this story from the perspective of a child? Does it make the racial incidents seem more or less sinister?Īnalyze the non-corrupt white characters like Jeremy Simms.
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