English & Literature

describe the dangers faced by both Stuart and Hammer in the altercation...which character had more to lose if Papa had not been there to stop the altercation... Let the Circle Be Unbroken ..chpt.5

Asked by ryan15 on 03 Nov 12:42

Last updated by anonymous on 03 Nov 20:08

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Answered by MHood2 on 03 Nov 20:08

Stuart might have lost his life if Hammer had gotten to him. Hammer has had all he will take from years of prejudicial treatment by white people. He knows, especially, that during the time that this was set, that black women did not fare well at the hands of a white man. Hammer would certainly have gone to jail for daring to lay a hand on Stuart, let alone cause him bodily injury. Papa knew this and was able to diffuse the situation for everyone.