Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
2 questions in 1
What is the abstract meaning of Uncle Hammers car to Uncle Hammer? What is the abstract meaning of Uncle Hammers car to Harlan Granger?
What is the abstract meaning of Uncle Hammers car to Uncle Hammer? What is the abstract meaning of Uncle Hammers car to Harlan Granger?
The car is a status symbol that blacks seldom have. To Uncle Hammer, it symbolizes equality. To racist men like Harlan Granger, Hammer's car represents blacks thinking they are as good as whites; the car represents people that should be slaves acting like they are "civilized."