Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
11 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Cassie Logan
Nine-year-old narrator, quick-tempered and curious, who learns what racism means in 1933 Mississippi.
Supporting characters
Stacey Logan
Cassie's older brother, who is drawn into trouble through his friend T.J.
Also in Let The Circle be Unbroken
Little Man Logan
Cassie's youngest brother, meticulous about being clean and fiercely proud.
Also in Let The Circle be Unbroken
Big Ma
Caroline Logan, the paternal grandmother who still works the family land.
Uncle Hammer
Papa's older brother, who comes down from Chicago in a fine car and a hot temper.
T.J. Avery
Stacey's boastful friend whose bad choices bring danger to the community.
David Logan
Cassie's father, called Papa, who works on the railroad and fights to keep the family's land.
Mary Logan
Cassie's mother, called Mama, a teacher who stands up for her students.
Christopher-John Logan
Cassie's gentle younger brother who hates to see anyone quarrel.
Also in Let The Circle be Unbroken
Jeremy Simms
A white boy who wants to be friends with the Logan children despite his family.
Mr. Morrison (Logan family)
A tall, quiet man who comes to work for the Logans and becomes their protector.