Slavery was abolished in the United States post Civil War in 1865, however throughout the 19th century it was a hot topic of discussion. The opinions of many were changed with public doctrine and various influential literature. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom's Cabin is one of the most influential books leading toward the final abolishment of slavery. Tom's journey from his initial sale into slavery shed light on the issue. Stowe was able to create a story that got into the minds of countless people and she was able to show them why slavery should be abolished. The public’s perceptions of slavery slowly changed after reading Uncle Tom’s Cabin; they began to realize that slavery was inhuman, slaves are people, it is a sin on Christianity, and it was morally wrong.
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Stowe implied that slavery is a sin of Christianity. She uses characters as Christ figures throughout the novel. Eva and Tom sacrificed themselves to attained salvation for others. Eva’s death leads to the conversion of her father into a Christian and Ophelia’s comprehension of her own discrimination and racism toward slaves. Eva is not just an innocent child; she is compelled by her religious beliefs to convert others to follow her faith and recognize their sins. Tom sacrificed himself to help Cassy and Emmeline escape for freedom. He does this through the pureness in his heart, and forgives Legree for the pain he has cause himself and others. Tom’s religious faith evokes him to protect the ones in hardship and forgive sins committed by others. Stowe uses Christ figures to demonstrates that slavery and discrimination opposes the meaning of true Christianity. She emphasises that treating others the way you want to be treated is the golden rule of Christianity. Uncle Tom’s Cabin aided the readers to come to realization that they are betraying
Harriet Beecher Stowe was able to relate each character to a topic of concern during the …show more content…
Stowe implied that slavery is a sin of Christianity. She uses characters as Christ figures throughout the novel. Eva and Tom sacrificed themselves to attained salvation for others. Eva’s death leads to the conversion of her father into a Christian and Ophelia’s comprehension of her own discrimination and racism toward slaves. Eva is not just an innocent child; she is compelled by her religious beliefs to convert others to follow her faith and recognize their sins. Tom sacrificed himself to help Cassy and Emmeline escape for freedom. He does this through the pureness in his heart, and forgives Legree for the pain he has cause himself and others. Tom’s religious faith evokes him to protect the ones in hardship and forgive sins committed by others. Stowe uses Christ figures to demonstrates that slavery and discrimination opposes the meaning of true Christianity. She emphasises that treating others the way you want to be treated is the golden rule of Christianity. Uncle Tom’s Cabin aided the readers to come to realization that they are betraying