Uncle Toms Cabin

Yet, he trusted her and always tried to write to her when he could to help Eliza with any troubles she had with the plantations. Very few men at the time believed that women should even have a say in business or politics. Nonetheless, George Lucas (Eliza’s father) knew he raised a strong daughter, and that she would be fine running the plantation (with his help) while he was gone helping the military in the West Indies. Yet, the war was starting to get in the way of their communication and Eliza had to go up to 6 months without any advice or knowing whether her father was still alive. When Eliza was 19 she wrote to her father, “Never were letters more welcome than yours of Feb. 19th and 20th and March the 15th and 21st, which came almost together.

He stumbles upon a Black Man, and to peak his interest the Black Man, “told him of great sums of money buried by Kidd the pirate under the oak-trees on the high ridge, not far from the morass”(Irving 156). This shows the offer made by the “Devil”. Later, after Tom’s wife had disappeared in search of the Black Man, Tom went after her noticing she took all the valuables with her. He happened upon the Black Man once more and the devil offered him the treasure in exchange for him using it to become a usurer. The exchange was brief and the deal was closed with a handshake and an ecstatic uttering of the simple word, “Done”(159). Tom got the wealth he wanted. But he knew that he would end up spending the rest of eternity serving the devil so he became a violent churchgoer. One day, Tom was foreclosing a mortgage, and when he grew tiresome of the man stating he made too much money off of him Tom stated, “The devil take me, if I have made a farthing!”(160). Thus Tom got his wish and the devil took him never to be seen again. This shows how the deal ended poorly for Tom and demonstrates the final point of the

I believe that before we are able to compare and contrast the three men who have claimed ownership over Tom, we must examine each one individually, and then compare and contrast their ideologies to those that were typical of southern men at the time. Tom, at first is under the Control of Arthur Shelby, a farmer in Kentucky. Tom is eventually sold to Haley, a slave trader who in turn sells Tom to Augustine St. Clare in New Orleans. Finally, after the death of St. Clare, Tom is once again, and finally sold to Simon Legree, a Louisiana plantation owner.

Foster uses the Richman’s as the ideal marriage. In Eliza’s quest, it is their marriage that she views as the epitome of a good marriage. Though Eliza has embarked on a life of rebellion, she does want a good marriage. She is envious of her friend Mrs. Richman. She says they are a “happy pair” with the “purest and most ardent affection” while enjoying “health and wealth” (14). At this point, Eliza is still trying to conform to society’s expectations without breaking their rules. She knows what is expected of her but does not necessarily agree with their restrictions. With the introduction of Major Sanford in her sphere, Eliza will slowly begin to change.

Eliza is happy with what is going to happen to them. Eliza wrote the general to let Hamilton come home because she knew that he was loyal and would fight until the war was done. Hamilton went home before the war done so that he could be there when the baby was born. Hamilton wonders if she will like being a poor man’s wife. Eliza likes being Hamilton’s wife.

This allows the audience to feel empathy towards her, wanting her to stay with her only child. Additionally, Stowe constantly depicts the separation between families. In chapter three, she describes the detachment between Eliza and her husband, George. He is forced to flee his master due to the fact that the master “puts [him] to the hardest, meanest work possible” (61). Furthermore, when Tom is separated from Mr. and Mrs. Shelby, pathos are enlisted into the audience because he was an excellent slave and still was traded as property, forcing him to leave his family.

Stowe uses the characters Sambo and Quimbo to assert the power of righteousness and salvation. Despite executing Tom’s crucifixion, Sambo and Quimbo experience an epiphany during Tom’s death throes. Similar to the Roman soldiers present at the Crucifixion, they regret their actions. In his final moment, Tom prays for their salvation, to which the narrator responds, “That prayer was answered!” (Stowe pg. 360). The salvation of Sambo and Quimbo is significant, for it shows that even the most forgone and indoctrinated slaves can be saved. Prior to their epiphany, Sambo and Quimbo were fiercely loyal to their master, to the extent that the term “Sambo” is now a literary allusion for an obedient and non-questioning slave. Although they harbored a deep hatred for Tom, because of the displeasure he brought to their master, they are inspired by Tom’s righteous and selfless act. Sambo and Quimbo’s salvation represents the abolitionist ideal that, even slaves that have been ruined by their masters can be saved.

In the movie, Higgins targeted phonological features proper of Eliza’s Cockney dialect. According to Higgins, Eliza’s accent should be modified to “transform” her into a fine lady. The undesired behavior was weakened by a series of reinforcements based on punishment and reward. Eliza was offered chocolate, for example, when she correctly pronounced a set of sentences. Once Eliza achieve the “correct” pronunciation she was offered multiple rewards. For example, she attended the Ascot Horse Race, for which she was offered a new wardrobe.

“All you can change is yourself, but sometimes that changes everything” said Gary W. Goldstein. Eliza has changed herself and her identity and that also changed her life and how she sees things now. She has a whole new perspective on life. Eliza did change herself for the better. But at some points, you could see the old her through the new her. Henry Higgins really helped her do that. No one can completely forget who they were in the past and this story is a very good example of it.

Higgins tries to take all of the credit for Eliza’s transformation into a lady. In his mind, Eliza did nothing and without him, she would not have been able to accomplish this task. Mr. Higgins continues to express his dominance by telling Eliza what to do even though she does not work for him. Eliza does not like the way that Mr. Higgins treats her and leaves his house, angrily. After searching for Eliza, Mr. Higgins finally finds her and tells her that he paid for her services and she needs to finish her job. In this way, he treats her as if she is

The first character we will discuss is Emily Shelby who is the wife of Arthur Shelby who is a Kentucky Plantation owner and the owner of Uncle Tom. Mrs. Shelby is a kind, loving, and Christian woman who is strongly opposed to slavery and takes it upon herself to treat them with most respect. Mrs. Shelby from a spiritual standpoint cares about her slaves relationship with God and teaches his word to them. Mr. Shelby and Mrs. Shelby treat the slaves with kindness but differ significantly in regards to slavery. Unlike other women of this time period, Mrs. Shelby stands by her views and morals regardless if her

     After long, excruciating lessons, Eliza starts to get it and begins to talk in perfect English. Now, its time to try her newly learned skills. In the play, Higgins takes her to his mother’s house, while in the musical he takes her to the Ascot Races. Here they learn that she may speak perfectly, but she still can revert to her “flower girl” ways. This is where Freddy Eynsford-Hills falls in love with Eliza. Eliza’s father is forced into Middle Class after he inherits a large sum of money.

Through Uncle Tom's Cabin, I was able to learn numerous things about the United States History, particularly related to slavery. One aspect I was amazed at while reading was the great faith that the slaves had. Religion becomes a major theme in this book and is greatly seen through Uncle

“Tom divided the cake and Becky ate with good appetite.” Tom shows maturity in the book by being able to face danger and his problems bravely and without hesitation.

The factor that changes her fate is that Eliza knows how to grasp chances when they favor her. Overhearing Higgins boast that the professor can make her a duchess, she immediately seizes the opportunity and makes a visit to Higgins. This is the turning point of her life; that is, the beginning of her transformation. Without the independent character and the ability to make right decisions as well as right choices, Eliza would have remained a poor flower girl all her life.