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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

by Mildred D. Taylor

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mr. Morrison is a strong, protective figure in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. He is a tall, imposing man who is fiercely loyal to the Logan family. Having lost his job on the railroad, he comes to...

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Mr. Morrison was not fired from the railroad for frequent sickness. In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, he was dismissed for being involved in a fight where he severely injured some men. Despite the...

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mr. Lanier hears about the tragic death of John Henry Berry, a young Black man targeted by white men after returning from the war. John was accused of flirting with a white woman, leading to a...

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Papa visits for just one day because he is concerned about his family's safety amid rising racial tensions in Mississippi. He works on the railroad far away to support the family financially. After...

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