Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American abolitionist and author during the 1800’s. Most of Stowe’s siblings had become ministers, helped found national associations, and had done other great things that contributed to the well being of others. Stowe however believed that her best valuable purpose in life was to be an author. This proved to be true , when she released her world famous book titled Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The book gave thousands of families a new perspective on slavery and its’ cruelty during the Civil War. Although Stowe did not necessarily, physically fight in the war , she still made an effort to fight a large scale issue on the national level.
Harriet Stowe was born on June 14, 1811 in Litchfield, Connecticut. Stowe was the sixth out of eleven …show more content…
Stowe was born to mother, Roxanna Foote Beecher and father, Reverend Lyman Beecher . Harriet’s mother , Roxanna , died when Harriet was a small child at the age of five. Harriet’s older sister became a mother-like figure and role model for Stowe after Roxanne’s passing. Harriet began writing, painting, and drawing at a very young age of just seven years old, and At seven Stowe won a school contest , that gave a great deal of pride to her father for her award winning essay. Growing up, Stowe enjoyed reading, playing , and hiking. In 1824 , Stowe became a student and later a teacher at a school founded by her sister. She spent countless hours writing essays to further her writing experience and abilities.
In later years, Stowe had used her writing background to express her emotions and thoughts to the country, since women could not speak publicly or hold office. Stowe’s writing did more than just express her feelings,
Harriet Stowe was born on June 14, 1811 in Litchfield, Connecticut. Stowe was the sixth out of eleven …show more content…
Stowe was born to mother, Roxanna Foote Beecher and father, Reverend Lyman Beecher . Harriet’s mother , Roxanna , died when Harriet was a small child at the age of five. Harriet’s older sister became a mother-like figure and role model for Stowe after Roxanne’s passing. Harriet began writing, painting, and drawing at a very young age of just seven years old, and At seven Stowe won a school contest , that gave a great deal of pride to her father for her award winning essay. Growing up, Stowe enjoyed reading, playing , and hiking. In 1824 , Stowe became a student and later a teacher at a school founded by her sister. She spent countless hours writing essays to further her writing experience and abilities.
In later years, Stowe had used her writing background to express her emotions and thoughts to the country, since women could not speak publicly or hold office. Stowe’s writing did more than just express her feelings,