(Marina Ch. 1-13) One of the most apparent fallacies in Uncle Tom’s Cabin is that of the treatment -of slaves. Characters like Mr. Haley believe that his treatment of slaves is indeed “kindness” (8) and that he treats them as well as their “worth” (8). Any slave that opposes this “kind” of treatment is seen as “ungrateful” (32)
-In reality, people like Mr. Haley convince themselves that how they act is completely normal and acceptable. This outlines a bigger issue like lying to oneself. It is important to be honest to not only those around us but also to ourselves.
(Lauren) I totally agree!!! Mr. Haley believes he is "all that" and is above all the slaves and even Mr. Shelby. He thinks he can walk all over them and use them to his advantage. I also love how you express that being honest to yourself if just as important as being honest to others. Not everyone remembers that.
Stowe defiantly portrays Mr. Haley as being arrogant and acting like he is better than everyone else.In addition,his arrogance is demonstrates by treating the slaves inhumanly and less than humans.
(Daria) So right! Stowe's whole point of this novel was to prove that slaves are truly human and not just property. It is kind of like when we were freshman. We had souls and were hated on by the seniors, however it was just because our status not because who we are. Tom is hated on because he is a slave not because he is bad (cause we all know he is great).
(Fallacy Ch. 18-20 daria) “Our friend Tom, in his own simple musings, often compared his more fortunate lot, in the bondage into which he was cast, with that of Joseph in Egypt; and, in fact, as time went on, and he developed more and more under the eye of his master, the strength of the parallel increased.” (299) It was a common belief to many that slaves had no hope or will for their future; therefore they never fought back. Society portrayed them as useless and incapable of leading or guiding anyone. However, religion is a major aspect in this novel and in the quote Stowe compares Tom to Joseph in the bible. The Israelites were enslaved and brought up out of slavery by God, so slaves believed that he would do the same for the,. Joseph was a leader that enabled that dream to come true. With Tom being compared to such a leader, this shows that slaves can actually be important and leaders. They are not just a piece of property.
So right about how society treated and what they thought of slaves! When they see slaves as property, they don’t even care about how it could hurt the “property”. If people in 2016 were ever thought of as property by another person, the “property” would probably die on the spot because they are not treated as equals. We are so lucky to be going up in 2016 and not in 1896. We are much more caring and respectful of others than the people back then. lol
I entirely agree Lauren. Most of the society in the 19th century view slaves as practically dirt, and well, dirt doesn't have feelings or opinions, and is often trampled all over. I too am glad we live in this century where equality has been met throughout the races. Although there is still racism and discrimination, every individual is equal under the eye of the law and the Constitution. We are better off and more evolved than those in 1896.
(Daria) Good points made! however, I feel that we are in a cycle and are moving back towards racism. The whole #blacklivesmatter movement is to combat racism. The only reason such needs to exist is because the past years, racism violence has increased a great deal.
(Kathryn Ch.21-31): In Stowe’s sentiment inducing novel, women, specifically wives, are ‘meant to be seen' and not add in their two sense. Although, some females, such as Mrs. Bird, have a small hold on the relationship, as she persuaded her husband to house and aid Eliza and her child; A large portion of females, such as Mrs. Shelby is portrayed as inferior to her husband as he lets slip, “you haven’t sense to know that you don’t understand business—women never do, never can” (215). This is false, for women both in the 18th century and presently are able to “understand business” and stand on their own, with their individual voice and opinions.
Exactly!!! Women are just as capable as men to run businesses, have an opinion, and to be paid the same as men. Why is there even a gender gap????? Women can do just as good a job as men in any situation. Women deserve to be equals in society. #feminism
(Laura Ch.32-End) Tom’s new slave master, Simon Legree, believes that religion, which he does not allow amongst slaves, can be easily brought out of a person. When Leeger sees a hymn book in Tom’s pocket he tells Tom, “I’ll soon have that out of you.” (Stowe 481). Though Tom begins to feel a lack of faith he maintains his religious beliefs, despite the abuse and cruelty of his new life on the plantation. The power of religion is not lost to Tom and even Legree at one point notices and fears the strength of Christianity.
(@Kathryn Ch.21-31) Yes! you are completely right! Though Mr. Shelby says this he then leaves control over his entire estate to his wife after his death in later chapters. Mrs. Shelby undertakes this new responsibility with excellence as she begins paying back debts and taking care of the entire plantation. Mr.Shelby's actions disprove his own ignorant belief that women could knew nothing of business. Not only does Mrs. Shelby run the business she makes it thrive. #toldyouso
(Marina Ch. 1-13)
ReplyDeleteOne of the most apparent fallacies in Uncle Tom’s Cabin is that of the treatment -of slaves. Characters like Mr. Haley believe that his treatment of slaves is indeed “kindness” (8) and that he treats them as well as their “worth” (8). Any slave that opposes this “kind” of treatment is seen as “ungrateful” (32)
-In reality, people like Mr. Haley convince themselves that how they act is completely normal and acceptable. This outlines a bigger issue like lying to oneself. It is important to be honest to not only those around us but also to ourselves.
(Lauren) I totally agree!!! Mr. Haley believes he is "all that" and is above all the slaves and even Mr. Shelby. He thinks he can walk all over them and use them to his advantage. I also love how you express that being honest to yourself if just as important as being honest to others. Not everyone remembers that.
DeleteStowe defiantly portrays Mr. Haley as being arrogant and acting like he is better than everyone else.In addition,his arrogance is demonstrates by treating the slaves inhumanly and less than humans.
Delete(Daria) So right! Stowe's whole point of this novel was to prove that slaves are truly human and not just property. It is kind of like when we were freshman. We had souls and were hated on by the seniors, however it was just because our status not because who we are. Tom is hated on because he is a slave not because he is bad (cause we all know he is great).
Delete(Fallacy Ch. 18-20 daria)
ReplyDelete“Our friend Tom, in his own simple musings, often compared his more fortunate lot, in the bondage into which he was cast, with that of Joseph in Egypt; and, in fact, as time went on, and he developed more and more under the eye of his master, the strength of the parallel increased.” (299)
It was a common belief to many that slaves had no hope or will for their future; therefore they never fought back. Society portrayed them as useless and incapable of leading or guiding anyone. However, religion is a major aspect in this novel and in the quote Stowe compares Tom to Joseph in the bible. The Israelites were enslaved and brought up out of slavery by God, so slaves believed that he would do the same for the,. Joseph was a leader that enabled that dream to come true. With Tom being compared to such a leader, this shows that slaves can actually be important and leaders. They are not just a piece of property.
So right about how society treated and what they thought of slaves! When they see slaves as property, they don’t even care about how it could hurt the “property”. If people in 2016 were ever thought of as property by another person, the “property” would probably die on the spot because they are not treated as equals. We are so lucky to be going up in 2016 and not in 1896. We are much more caring and respectful of others than the people back then. lol
DeleteI entirely agree Lauren. Most of the society in the 19th century view slaves as practically dirt, and well, dirt doesn't have feelings or opinions, and is often trampled all over. I too am glad we live in this century where equality has been met throughout the races. Although there is still racism and discrimination, every individual is equal under the eye of the law and the Constitution. We are better off and more evolved than those in 1896.
Delete(Daria) Good points made! however, I feel that we are in a cycle and are moving back towards racism. The whole #blacklivesmatter movement is to combat racism. The only reason such needs to exist is because the past years, racism violence has increased a great deal.
Delete(Kathryn Ch.21-31): In Stowe’s sentiment inducing novel, women, specifically wives, are ‘meant to be seen' and not add in their two sense. Although, some females, such as Mrs. Bird, have a small hold on the relationship, as she persuaded her husband to house and aid Eliza and her child; A large portion of females, such as Mrs. Shelby is portrayed as inferior to her husband as he lets slip, “you haven’t sense to know that you don’t understand business—women never do, never can” (215). This is false, for women both in the 18th century and presently are able to “understand business” and stand on their own, with their individual voice and opinions.
ReplyDeleteExactly!!! Women are just as capable as men to run businesses, have an opinion, and to be paid the same as men. Why is there even a gender gap????? Women can do just as good a job as men in any situation. Women deserve to be equals in society. #feminism
Delete(Laura Ch.32-End)
DeleteTom’s new slave master, Simon Legree, believes that religion, which he does not allow amongst slaves, can be easily brought out of a person. When Leeger sees a hymn book in Tom’s pocket he tells Tom, “I’ll soon have that out of you.” (Stowe 481). Though Tom begins to feel a lack of faith he maintains his religious beliefs, despite the abuse and cruelty of his new life on the plantation. The power of religion is not lost to Tom and even Legree at one point notices and fears the strength of Christianity.
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Delete(@Kathryn Ch.21-31)
DeleteYes! you are completely right! Though Mr. Shelby says this he then leaves control over his entire estate to his wife after his death in later chapters. Mrs. Shelby undertakes this new responsibility with excellence as she begins paying back debts and taking care of the entire plantation. Mr.Shelby's actions disprove his own ignorant belief that women could knew nothing of business. Not only does Mrs. Shelby run the business she makes it thrive. #toldyouso