This story, Silent Thunder told of a slave family living on a tobacco plantation, accurately depicted slave life prior to, and during The Civil War. The struggles the characters face throughout the story are not unusual. The desire to read and write was present, though against the law, through the slaves' resourcefulness, some achieved that goal. The desire to be free was evident in every slave, but unfortunately, only a few escaped to free land. This story brought forth emotion, constantly reminded you of the daily struggle to avoid punishment, and brings many qualities of these people to light.
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