Roll Of Thunder Hear My Cry Research Paper

Even though President Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves, the white people showed their power over the black people through sharecropping, which is known as another form of slavery. In the book Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, written by Mildred D. Taylor, Cassie Logan, a nine-year old black girl, starts to learn about the racial segregation during the 1930's, in Mississippi, the former slave state. Unlike most of the black families who sharecropped, the Logan’s had their own plot of land. She, Stacey, her brother, and their parents struggled because of the white families. For the Logan’s, the fight against the white people is probably enough, but T.J., Stacey’s friend, builds on top of their troubles. Various characters are affected by the
Cassie always did what she thought was right not knowing that some of her actions were dangerous. Through all the events, Cassie learns that she is the one that will need to resolve all the situations she experiences for herself and that she should take the most beneficial action. Like Cassie, T.J. hung out with white folks because he thought they were more favorable and helpful than the black friends since the white had money. After he was betrayed and beaten, he found out he should have known the danger of getting along with the Simms brothers and also learned that a true friend always stands by you. Stacey learned that even though you state your opinion, it should consider the situation of others. All in all, you should be careful with your decisions, and you should know that you do not have control over everything. Cassie finds out she should make the most advantageous decisions, and she should be responsible with her decisions. T.J. learns he should judge which person was the more favorable friend more carefully. Stacey realizes he should put his survival in front of any resolutions he