Mama organized the boycott by discussing it with other black families in their community, including the Averys and Turners, to gain their support. She also spoke with other townspeople at the church revivals to spread the word and encourage unity in the community to make the boycott successful.
Mama teaches in the seventh grade in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
proud and determined
Mama lost her teaching job in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" because she stood up to a white school bus driver who mistreated her children. The driver retaliated by spreading false rumors about Mama in the community, leading to her dismissal.
Mama thinks all three of her children saw the night men in Chapter 4 of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."
because she wanted to
Mama covers the books with brown paper so they look new and hands them out to her seventh grade class.
Mama does not get fired in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. She is a strong and resilient character who works hard to provide for her family despite facing many challenges due to racial discrimination.
TJ was likely looking for money or items to steal in Mama's room in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." TJ is known to have sticky fingers and a tendency to steal, so it is plausible that he was searching for valuables. Additionally, TJ may have been seeking information or evidence to use against the Logan family.
The simile in Chapter One of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is "Mama’s voice was soft like the sounds of evening." This comparison helps to create a visual image and sets a gentle tone for the scene.
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," Mama's plan to show displeasure with the Wallaces and their bigotry is to organize and lead a boycott of the Wallace store. By encouraging the black community to stop shopping at the Wallace store, Mama hopes to hit the Wallaces economically and challenge their oppressive behavior. This is a form of passive resistance that empowers the community to stand up against racism.
TJ jumps because he is startled by the sudden appearance of the others in Mama's study. He was likely engrossed in something and not expecting company, resulting in his surprised reaction.
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," the kids got spanked at church because they were caught whispering during the service. Their mother, Mrs. Logan, believed it was important for them to show respect and behave appropriately in church.