For each Big Idea write a “life lesson” the character/s (Cassie, Stacey, TJ) learn. Provide evidence that supports the theme.
Coming of Age (growing up)
Racial Injustice (Racism)
Independence
Hope
Family
Respect
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Racism Quotes:
We consequently found ourselves comical objects to cruel eyes that gave no thought to our misery.
But as we passed one of the counters, I spied Mr. Barnett wrapping an order of pork chops for a white girl. Adults were one thing; I could almost understand that. They ruled things and there was nothing that could be done about them. But some kid who was no bigger than me was something else again. Certainly Mr. Barnett had simply forgotten about T.J.'s order. I decided to remind him and, without saying anything to Stacey, I turned around and marched over to Mr. Barnett.
Mr. Simms glared down at me. "When my gal Lillian Jean says for you to get yo'self off the sidewalk, you get, you hear?"
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
