He is responsible for making Mama lose her job in the previous book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" and is beaten up by R.W. and Melvin Simms after the murder and as a result, his ribs are broken.
He is responsible for making Mama lose her job in the prequel of this book (Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry). Also, in the prequel of this book T.J. is beaten up by R.W. and Melvin Simms after the murder and as a result, his ribs are broken.