In Chapter 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, T.J. gets caught stealing from the Barnett store with his friends. As a result, he is arrested and taken to jail. After the incident, T.J. becomes ostracized by many in the community and is viewed as a troublemaker. He is also expelled from school due to his involvement in the theft and his poor academic performance.
T.J. continues to make poor choices and gets involved in more trouble, including being accused of a serious crime later in the novel. His actions and the consequences he faces serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to peer pressure and making bad choices. Ultimately, T.J.'s fate in the novel is left unresolved, leaving readers to ponder the implications of his actions and the societal structures that have contributed to his situation.
~~~Harsha~~~