Uncle Tom's Cabin Differences Between Men And Women

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There are differences between the portrayals of males and females in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. For example, Eliza was a women who did not want to keep being as a slave; when she heard that the master tended to sell his son and Tom, she run away with her son. She was brave and courageous. Moreover, George was a man who had to run away ultimately by jealous the master for his intelligence and wisdom. He was a man who aspired freedom. Eva was a kind girl, who always talked about love and forgiveness. She even convinced the stubborn slave girl Topsy and let her believe that she deserved love as well. And Eva hoped to release all slaves one day. Simon Legree was a brutal slave owner, his goal was to destroy Tom’s religion believe. However, Tom never yield.

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