what happens at the end of roll of thunder hear my cry
Mrs. Barnett survives the burglary , but Mr. Barnett dies . The sheriff arrests T.J. and Cassie realizes that Papa set the fire to save T.J. Stacey asks what T.J. 's fate will be . Papa replies that he will be convicted of Mr. Barnett 's murder and may be executed . Cassie , overwhelmed by the news , silently goes to bed . Although Cassie never liked T.J. , she cries for him and the land .