(Amanda Ch. 1-13) In chapter 5, Eliza overhears a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Shelby. Mr. Shelby mentioned to his wife about the sale of Tom and Harry and Mrs. Shelby tries to convince her husband not to sell the two slaves since he promised to free Tom and not sell Harry. After hearing this,Eliza rushes Harry to Uncle Tom’s cabin and notes how a “wicked man was coming to take little Harry” (88) away from Eliza. With using word such as wicked refers how masters and slave owners were indifferent about separating families slaves.
(Daria) I think all can agree the Shleby's were not normal owners. The word choice used shows that not all owners were ruthless, an usual assumption (lol). Mrs. Shelby also consoles Eliza, this also demonstrates that she actually cares for her as a person as opposed to other owners who would simply be like "bye felicia".
(Marina) I agree Daria! All throughout the novel, Stowe uses diction well when distinguishing the "wicked" characters from the cruel, mean ones. These distinctions are what allow for the readers to make personal judgements about the characters and/or connect with them.
It is hard to face the reality that even when slave owners do not want to sell their slaves they sometimes are forced to. It is the harsh reality of being a slaveholder so that in situations like debt then you are forced to make decisions you don't agree with. Sadly Tom was the one that had to pay the price of his master's debt.
(Lauren Ch. 14-17) In chapter 15, when Uncle Tom arrives on the St. Clare property and is greeted by St. Clare’s wife, Marie. When she saw Tom the first thing she says is “‘I know he’ll get drunk’” (237). With these rude first words upon first glance at Tom, readers can tell that Marie is ungrateful for her new slave, and has no respect for African Americans. In reply to his wife’s vulgar words, St. Clare responds, “’No, he’s warranted a pious and sober article’” (237). St. Clare shows his trustworthiness when he believes and stands-up for Tom. Readers can see the huge contrast between St. Clare and Marie just by the first sentences they say to each other.
Marie' comments reflected how the perceptions of blacks were during the time this novel was being written. Many people especially in the south, believed in the protection of slavery. One politician especially #John C. Calhoun believed that the #Declaration of Independence contained dangerous language for freedom of all people including slaves. From this, Stowe shows how southerners thought Marie perceived slaves.
I agree Amanda. In addition, from my standpoint the contracts between St. Clare and Marie reminds me of the vast differences between the North and the South. Marie does not hold slaves in high esteem as she simply assumes that Tom will get drunk and be irresponsible. Where as St. Clare must assure her and essentially stand up for Tom whom he knows to be a moral individual
@amanda It brings us back to the unhappy truth of how people in the south acted, both kind and cruel. Marie was definitely my least favorite character as she represented the type of slaveholder that truly saw negros as only property and less than whites. Of course not all southerners felt this way, but even northerners, like Stowe, did not want to have blacks in America and would rather they move back to Africa as Eliza and her family does at the end of the book.
(Daria Ch.18-20) I would never think I would be writing so proper in class then switch and write improper in the same class as i must do on these blogs in "adolescent rhetoric". Much like I must speak proper because I am educated, the diction in chapter 18 consists of a lot of conversation. Stowe includes this to allow readers to have a view on daily lives and the way groups of different classes speak. Miss Ophelia who is form higher class states "this is perfectly horrible" (304), this oxymoron shows that she is not only educated but speaks in a more proper tone. In contrast, DInah speaks in a rougher way. "Laws, yes, I put 'em there this morning - I likes to keep my things handy"(298) , showing the lack of education and sophistication in her speech.
(Daria Ch.21-31) The word choice that Stowe uses when Marie St. Claire is talking is and sample of diction. Basically everything that comes out of the woman’s mouth is spiteful, coma-inducing, and sarcastic. All in all her specific diction makes her out to be a heartless, self-absorbed individual. If she is not complaining, she attacking one of the staff or her family with words, and searing comments. For instance, when her only daughter is ill and Miss Ophelia enters Marie’s room to check on the woman, Marie whines, “You can be alarmed enough, if Eva coughs, or has the least thing the matter with her; but you never think of me” (237). Her daughter is worsening in her illness, and all her mother can do is complain that she is not getting enough attention. Stowe does a nice job of bringing out Marie’s horrible personality through her words and speech.
OMG YES!!!!! She was such a hateful person, and I can’t believe that she was trying to turn the spotlight on her when her own daughter is dying. It is so baffling how she can act that way?!?! I agree, Daria, Stowe did an excellent job in making Marie a character that everyone who reads the novel hates and despises.
My Goodness, there were so many times when reading Marie's dialogue that such strong emotions of hate were coming from me simply while I was reading. Marie's character I believe is a blatant embodiment of the term selfishness. This adds though to the reader's anger when Marie belittles blacks and speaks of how they are less than whites because any decent reader can already agree that she is an unkind person, one would not want to side with her on any debate. The conceited nature Stowe gives her adds to the belief that people who believe slavery is just, are horrible people.
(Daria Ch.31-End) Cassy is a powerful woman, yes she has a rough past but she uses this too her advantage. She has a total power over Legree. Stowe gives her strong dialect when speaking, making her words sassy and authoritative. To many Legree scares the living heck out of them, Cassy though will say “I didn't tell you anything” (572) not giving a care in the world to the fact that he applauded himself prior for working his slaves to death.
Very true! I love how Cassy does not lower herself in the eyes of such a notorious abuser, especially considering she was his sex slave. All the events in her past, from losing her children to being sold into slavery did not demean or cause her to lose her spirit. She retains her strong, powerful personality, very much resembling the women of our century as females are slowly but surely climbing up the ranks behind men.
(Amanda Ch. 1-13)
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 5, Eliza overhears a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Shelby. Mr. Shelby mentioned to his wife about the sale of Tom and Harry and Mrs. Shelby tries to convince her husband not to sell the two slaves since he promised to free Tom and not sell Harry. After hearing this,Eliza rushes Harry to Uncle Tom’s cabin and notes how a “wicked man was coming to take little Harry” (88) away from Eliza. With using word such as wicked refers how masters and slave owners were indifferent about separating families slaves.
(Daria) I think all can agree the Shleby's were not normal owners. The word choice used shows that not all owners were ruthless, an usual assumption (lol). Mrs. Shelby also consoles Eliza, this also demonstrates that she actually cares for her as a person as opposed to other owners who would simply be like "bye felicia".
Delete(Marina) I agree Daria! All throughout the novel, Stowe uses diction well when distinguishing the "wicked" characters from the cruel, mean ones. These distinctions are what allow for the readers to make personal judgements about the characters and/or connect with them.
DeleteIt is hard to face the reality that even when slave owners do not want to sell their slaves they sometimes are forced to. It is the harsh reality of being a slaveholder so that in situations like debt then you are forced to make decisions you don't agree with. Sadly Tom was the one that had to pay the price of his master's debt.
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In chapter 15, when Uncle Tom arrives on the St. Clare property and is greeted by St. Clare’s wife, Marie. When she saw Tom the first thing she says is “‘I know he’ll get drunk’” (237). With these rude first words upon first glance at Tom, readers can tell that Marie is ungrateful for her new slave, and has no respect for African Americans. In reply to his wife’s vulgar words, St. Clare responds, “’No, he’s warranted a pious and sober article’” (237). St. Clare shows his trustworthiness when he believes and stands-up for Tom. Readers can see the huge contrast between St. Clare and Marie just by the first sentences they say to each other.
Marie' comments reflected how the perceptions of blacks were during the time this novel was being written. Many people especially in the south, believed in the protection of slavery. One politician especially #John C. Calhoun believed that the #Declaration of Independence contained dangerous language for freedom of all people including slaves. From this, Stowe shows how southerners thought Marie perceived slaves.
DeleteI agree Amanda. In addition, from my standpoint the contracts between St. Clare and Marie reminds me of the vast differences between the North and the South. Marie does not hold slaves in high esteem as she simply assumes that Tom will get drunk and be irresponsible. Where as St. Clare must assure her and essentially stand up for Tom whom he knows to be a moral individual
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DeleteIt brings us back to the unhappy truth of how people in the south acted, both kind and cruel. Marie was definitely my least favorite character as she represented the type of slaveholder that truly saw negros as only property and less than whites. Of course not all southerners felt this way, but even northerners, like Stowe, did not want to have blacks in America and would rather they move back to Africa as Eliza and her family does at the end of the book.
(Daria Ch.18-20)
ReplyDeleteI would never think I would be writing so proper in class then switch and write improper in the same class as i must do on these blogs in "adolescent rhetoric". Much like I must speak proper because I am educated, the diction in chapter 18 consists of a lot of conversation. Stowe includes this to allow readers to have a view on daily lives and the way groups of different classes speak. Miss Ophelia who is form higher class states "this is perfectly horrible" (304), this oxymoron shows that she is not only educated but speaks in a more proper tone. In contrast, DInah speaks in a rougher way. "Laws, yes, I put 'em there this morning - I likes to keep my things handy"(298) , showing the lack of education and sophistication in her speech.
(Daria Ch.21-31)
ReplyDeleteThe word choice that Stowe uses when Marie St. Claire is talking is and sample of diction. Basically everything that comes out of the woman’s mouth is spiteful, coma-inducing, and sarcastic. All in all her specific diction makes her out to be a heartless, self-absorbed individual. If she is not complaining, she attacking one of the staff or her family with words, and searing comments. For instance, when her only daughter is ill and Miss Ophelia enters Marie’s room to check on the woman, Marie whines, “You can be alarmed enough, if Eva coughs, or has the least thing the matter with her; but you never think of me” (237). Her daughter is worsening in her illness, and all her mother can do is complain that she is not getting enough attention. Stowe does a nice job of bringing out Marie’s horrible personality through her words and speech.
OMG YES!!!!! She was such a hateful person, and I can’t believe that she was trying to turn the spotlight on her when her own daughter is dying. It is so baffling how she can act that way?!?! I agree, Daria, Stowe did an excellent job in making Marie a character that everyone who reads the novel hates and despises.
DeleteMy Goodness, there were so many times when reading Marie's dialogue that such strong emotions of hate were coming from me simply while I was reading. Marie's character I believe is a blatant embodiment of the term selfishness. This adds though to the reader's anger when Marie belittles blacks and speaks of how they are less than whites because any decent reader can already agree that she is an unkind person, one would not want to side with her on any debate. The conceited nature Stowe gives her adds to the belief that people who believe slavery is just, are horrible people.
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ReplyDeleteCassy is a powerful woman, yes she has a rough past but she uses this too her advantage. She has a total power over Legree. Stowe gives her strong dialect when speaking, making her words sassy and authoritative. To many Legree scares the living heck out of them, Cassy though will say “I didn't tell you anything” (572) not giving a care in the world to the fact that he applauded himself prior for working his slaves to death.
Very true! I love how Cassy does not lower herself in the eyes of such a notorious abuser, especially considering she was his sex slave. All the events in her past, from losing her children to being sold into slavery did not demean or cause her to lose her spirit. She retains her strong, powerful personality, very much resembling the women of our century as females are slowly but surely climbing up the ranks behind men.
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