In ROTHMC the author never explains what TJ stands for, but does reveal his last name, which is Avery. ROT's part of a series of books so his real name might be said in 1 of the other books.
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," T.J. Avery is approximately 12 years old.
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," TJ cheats on the history test on page 167 of the Penguin edition.
Mr. Jamison shows up at TJ's house in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" to warn TJ's family about the dangers TJ is facing from the Simms brothers due to TJ getting involved in trouble with them. Mr. Jamison wants to prevent any harm from coming to TJ and his family.
Tj dies from a beating.
in roll of thunder hear my cry
At the end of the book there is thunder and a fire starts. Also Cassie cries at the end for TJ. She cries for TJ because TJ is in jail because of the different race.
no one but tj gets arrested
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.
they treat him like a man, not a boy and they pretend that they are all equal
not me why would u
Mr. Jamison shows up at TJ's house in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" to help diffuse a potentially dangerous situation and to provide support to the Logan family, as he is a friend and ally to them in the face of racial discrimination and violence in the community.
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," TJ lied to his father about being helped with answers by Mrs. Logan during a test. This lie led to Mrs. Logan being accused of cheating, resulting in her being fired from her teaching job.
TJ stands out in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" because of his complex and morally ambiguous character. His actions challenge the moral integrity of the other characters and force readers to grapple with issues of loyalty, friendship, and racism. TJ's decisions and their consequences make him a memorable and thought-provoking character in the novel.