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Where and why is Papa working on the Railroad in the book Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
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∙ 12y ago
because he would ask why? and if papa told him he got shot and broke his leg he would come to papa's house and hunt down who done it and try to kill them and papa dont want uncle hammer to get in trouble over him.
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∙ 11y ago
Papa works on the railroad in Louisiana, traveling there because it's difficult for African American men to find work closer to home where racism is prevalent. Despite the dangerous conditions, Papa takes the job to provide for his family and save their land from foreclosure.
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∙ 15y agoHe delayed the return to the railroad because he got shot and broke his leg
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∙ 13y agohe delays because the children are making him delay he gets shoot and the wheel of the wagon feels on him because Stacey wasn't strong enough to hold it.
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∙ 11y agoWiki User
∙ 12y agoHe is working on the railroad because they need enough money to pay off morgage and debt, and just cotton couldn't pay those off.
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∙ 12y agoHe is working in Louisiana to help pay the mortgage for the land.
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What is papa's name in the roll of thunder hear my cry?
Bob
Roll of thunder hear my cry describe mrmorrison Why does papa bring him to stay with the family?
Mr. Morrison of the Roll of Thunder hear my cry was sent by Papa to help around the Logan family.
What would the money papa made on the railroad have paid for in roll of thunder?
the money from railroad would pay for taxes and the mortgage
Who started the fire in the book roll of thunder hear my cry?
papa
Why does Papa come home for just one day of the year in rolling thunder hear my cry?
Papa comes home for just one day of the year in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" because he works far away on the railroad and can only return for a short visit due to his demanding job. Despite the short duration of his visits, his presence is significant to the family as they cherish the time they have together.
What tree did papa compare the Logan family to in Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry?
Walnut?
How does Mr Jamison remind Cassie of Papa in roll of thunder hear my cry?
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What is the first clue papa set the fire From roll of thunder?
The first clue that Papa set the fire in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is when the children see the burned chapter of the Bible. They know it's Papa's because he always carries it with him.
Why does Stacey blame himself for papa's broken leg in roll of thunder hear my cry?
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Why must papa work at another job and what is the work and where does he do it on Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
Papa works at the railroad to supplement the family's income. He is a master mechanic and works on maintaining the trains. He does this job in addition to managing the family's land and finances to provide for his family during the Great Depression.
In Roll of Thunder Hear your Crie who shot Papa and tried to kill Mr Morison?
It was Jim Lee Barnett and Kaleb Wallace who shot Papa and tried to kill Mr. Morrison in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. They were members of the Wallace family who had a long history of conflict with the Logans.
Why must papa work in another job roll of thunder hear my cry?
Papa must have another job because he needs to care for his family and pay for his land.
