Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a historical fiction novel that takes place during the American Civil War. In this story, Harriet Beecher Stowe tells the story of Uncle Tom and several other slaves, and their journey through the horrors of slavery. Stowe describes the violence of humans, the seriousness of redemption, and the importance of religion. Stowe describes the violence of humans throughout the book. All throughout this story, it is normally slaves that receive the violence at the hands of their master. But, when Tom Loker is after George and Eliza Harris, George begins shooting at Loker (ch. 17). This shows slaves also became violent in order to protect themselves. Due to the violence acted upon slaves, this can cause
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Due to Tom’s firm belief his soul will be redeemed and he will be saved, he is able to put up with otherwise unbearable situations (ch. 10). The author stresses the importance of redemption through the character of Uncle Tom. Since Tom is unclear on whether St. Clare believes in God or not, he prays for his soul so his good deeds on Earth do not go unrecognized in the afterlife (ch. 16). Tom is worried for his new master’s good soul, so he makes sure St. Clare is redeemed. Stowe reveals the importance of spreading God’s love to those who are in need of redemption. Tom begins to tell Cassy his beliefs, although she is reluctant to the idea of God, she begins to see Tom’s beliefs, for she does not wish to be as cruel as Legree, Sambo, and Quimbo (ch. 34). After Cassy tells Tom her story, Tom wishes she would once again find comfort in the Lord and would be redeemed.
Tom becomes increasingly close with St. Clare’s young daughter, Eva. She and Tom are both very religious. Eva is worried for her father and the slaves who haven’t accepted God. She expresses her fears to Tom that her father will not go to heaven because he isn’t redeemed (ch. 26). Stowe find redemption to be important to include in her novel due to her religious background. After Eva’s death, St. Clare, with the help of Tom, begins to explore religion in hopes of one day being able to see Eva again in heaven (ch. 27). Tom helps St. Clare on his journey to redemption up until his
Due to Tom’s firm belief his soul will be redeemed and he will be saved, he is able to put up with otherwise unbearable situations (ch. 10). The author stresses the importance of redemption through the character of Uncle Tom. Since Tom is unclear on whether St. Clare believes in God or not, he prays for his soul so his good deeds on Earth do not go unrecognized in the afterlife (ch. 16). Tom is worried for his new master’s good soul, so he makes sure St. Clare is redeemed. Stowe reveals the importance of spreading God’s love to those who are in need of redemption. Tom begins to tell Cassy his beliefs, although she is reluctant to the idea of God, she begins to see Tom’s beliefs, for she does not wish to be as cruel as Legree, Sambo, and Quimbo (ch. 34). After Cassy tells Tom her story, Tom wishes she would once again find comfort in the Lord and would be redeemed.
Tom becomes increasingly close with St. Clare’s young daughter, Eva. She and Tom are both very religious. Eva is worried for her father and the slaves who haven’t accepted God. She expresses her fears to Tom that her father will not go to heaven because he isn’t redeemed (ch. 26). Stowe find redemption to be important to include in her novel due to her religious background. After Eva’s death, St. Clare, with the help of Tom, begins to explore religion in hopes of one day being able to see Eva again in heaven (ch. 27). Tom helps St. Clare on his journey to redemption up until his