Hi, I am doing a independent novel study on "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" By Mildred D. Taylor. But I am not sure how the title has anything to do with the book because i can't seem to make a connection between the two. Could you help me?

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Hi, I am doing a independent novel study on "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" By Mildred D. Taylor. But I am not sure how the title has anything to do with the book because i can't seem to make a connection between the two. Could you help me?

Answer 1

Thunder usually refers to storm.

Cry often refers to a cry for freedom or other relief from bad circumstances.

http://www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/titles/thunder/about.html

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/rollofthunder/