If I were Harriet Beecher Stowe, I would respond to the criticism simply by telling them that even though this novel is nonfiction, there are aspects that cannot be as believable as other scenes, like Eliza’s escape. Plus, there has to be the part in the novel that is a bit more catching to the reader. So, because this section wasn't as realistic, there was an added suspense to this section of the novel. Having Eliza’s escape in the river so daring, it helps add this suspense to be catching to the readers. This part also adds to the ability of the readers being able to visualize and imagine the upcoming events with this part of the novel. Having readers imagine the following scenes, helps create the personality that some readers crave in novels.
