Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry What is the theme in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:18 Last updated by Jill W on 14 May 15:40
One major theme in the novel is that of racism. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry explicitly addresses racial segregation, acts of racial violence, and the devastating effects of racial conflict.