The book I picked is Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe with illustrations by James Daugherty. I chose this book because I have always been fascinated by history between the north and south. When I saw the name of this book on the list, i just couldn't pass the opportunity to read such a classic.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin begins with two men sitting in a parlor owned by a farmer named Arther Shelby, the man sitting with him is Mr.Haley. Arther Shelby “had the appearance of a gentlemen” (page two), but he had the possibility of losing everything he owns. Surprisingly he and his wife, Emily Shelby, have a caring and loving relationship with their slaves, Mr.Shelby decides to sell two of his slaves to Mr.Haley a slave trader. The two slaves happen …show more content…
Though Slavery is the reason for this book being written, throughout all of the book is shows what people in the south thought of slavery. With this book being written in the year 1854 it helped open eyes all across the country to help slavery be abolished in 1865. Which would lead to African Americans gaining the right to vote ninety-nine years later in …show more content…
Though it also showed me how some people can change and learn that the color of their skin doesn't mean anything. Also it shows not all the owners were bad some showed their slaves some respect and even had friendships and their slaves. Overall it gave me a lot more to think about when I think of this era.
After reading this book i would very much recommend it to other students and even friends, it would show them a new deeper insight to just how horrible slavery was and how hard it was for the slaves to have freedom. If other students read this book i believe it help them learn and understand this time period. This book can teach many just how ruthless the south was back then. Though after reading this book i rly liked it for it didn't sugar coat anything it told the truth and more people need to read
Uncle Tom’s Cabin begins with two men sitting in a parlor owned by a farmer named Arther Shelby, the man sitting with him is Mr.Haley. Arther Shelby “had the appearance of a gentlemen” (page two), but he had the possibility of losing everything he owns. Surprisingly he and his wife, Emily Shelby, have a caring and loving relationship with their slaves, Mr.Shelby decides to sell two of his slaves to Mr.Haley a slave trader. The two slaves happen …show more content…
Though Slavery is the reason for this book being written, throughout all of the book is shows what people in the south thought of slavery. With this book being written in the year 1854 it helped open eyes all across the country to help slavery be abolished in 1865. Which would lead to African Americans gaining the right to vote ninety-nine years later in …show more content…
Though it also showed me how some people can change and learn that the color of their skin doesn't mean anything. Also it shows not all the owners were bad some showed their slaves some respect and even had friendships and their slaves. Overall it gave me a lot more to think about when I think of this era.
After reading this book i would very much recommend it to other students and even friends, it would show them a new deeper insight to just how horrible slavery was and how hard it was for the slaves to have freedom. If other students read this book i believe it help them learn and understand this time period. This book can teach many just how ruthless the south was back then. Though after reading this book i rly liked it for it didn't sugar coat anything it told the truth and more people need to read