roll of thunder hear my cry 40th anniversary special edition

She is the calm in the face of impending danger she looks determined to do what is needed. In the foreground, Cassie is featured with a steely stare and her arms purposefully folded across her chest. All three feature the fire that rages at the end of the story, but the Bantam Starfire and 40th Anniversary versions show it approaching in the distance. This makes sense, as she is the narrator, but I find that these three images in particular show her strength and determination in the face of injustice. What is largely consistent is that most covers place Cassie at the center. Throughout the years, there have been several illustrations on the front cover of the book. Taylor created a strong narrator, and that is reflected in the artwork produced on the cover of her book. The character of Cassie embodies such strength. And the truth is that many thousands of African American families did not get the justice they deserved, but they still fought on with resilience. Taylor relays a fictional story based on a real period of history. But this is because the story is not a fairy tale. Racism is not abolished and the town does not come together in one harmonious final scene. Cassie frequently challenges the racism she faces and has a fiery temper. The Logans live in a segregated town and often find that they are often the targets of the white community, which includes the Wallaces and the Simms family. She is part of the Logan family, which consists of her older brother Stacey, younger brother Clayton, Papa, Mama and Big Ma.

Taylor creates a story that highlights racism, segregation and childhood in rural Mississippi in 1933, through the eyes of a nine-year-old African American girl, Cassie. Fair use rationale.Ĭassie Logan is the narrator and protagonist of Mildred Taylor’s 1976 novel, Roll of Thunder, Here My Cry.

The 40th anniversary edition, Penguin, and Bantam Starfire covers of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred D.

Roll of thunder hear my cry 40th anniversary special edition