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xericdoomx
xericdoomx
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High School - 9th Grade

In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, what is Uncle Hammer's principle?

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Posted by xericdoomx on Monday September 7, 2009 at 6:12 PM and tagged with character, hear my cry, roll of thunder.

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  1. rugator Teacher
    Middle School

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    Uncle Hammer's guiding principles have been forged by his experiences dealing with racism. He is Mary Logan's brother who lives in Chicago. Unlike his southern relatives, Hammer appears as a more "well-to-do" character. He's polished, urbane. He drives a beautiful Packard (almost identical to Logan nemisis, Harlan Granger), wears nice clothes, and carries himself with a certain swagger, born of pride and prejudice. When Hammer hears that his niece (and protagonist/narrator, Cassie Logan) has been mistreated by Mr. Simms, he isn't willing to "turn the other cheek."

    Hammer fought in World War 1. He's embittered about his experiences, calling it a "white man's war." He's lost much and isn't willing put up with the types of injustices that his Logan relatives have come to grudgingly accept.

    His principles include standing up for yourself. Unfortunately, his experiences have somewhat clouded his judgement. He isn't willing to compromise. He's "hot-headed" in his reaction to any sort of injustice perpetrated against himself and his family.

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    Posted by rugator on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 6:35 PM


  2. worstgameever Student
    High School - 10th Grade

    Basically, Hammer wants to protect the Logans and fight racism whenever it is possible.

     

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    Posted by worstgameever on Saturday October 24, 2009 at 7:06 PM