(Amanda Ch. 1-13) Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley see a young slave and mock and ridicule him. Mr. Shelby threw raisins at the boy and had him pick up the raisins, so he could eat them.In addition, Mr. Shelby also asked the little boy to dance and sing,then proceeding to “thoughtfully peel”(47) an orange as his reward. These acts from Mr. Shelby are demeaning and they produce strong negative feelings such as humiliation and anger. Mr. Shelby makes the slave feel as if he is less than human and subjects him to inhumane treatment.
(Lauren Ch.14-17) In Chapter 14, in Uncle Tom’s Cabin Uncle Tom meets six-year-old Evangeline (Eva) St. Claire. In this time of anxiety with Uncle Tom being traded, Eva brings him and the readers joy and light in this gloomy time. Eva “is one of those busy, tripping creatures, that can be no more contained in one place than a sunbeam or a summer breeze” (208). With her cute and vibrant nature Uncle Tom is drawn to talk to her, and after officially meeting, they become fast friends and give the reader joy in their new friendship in time of distress. She’s like the dumb, blonde that stumbles around the dance floor and talks to everyone after way too many drinks; love-able and fun.
(Marina Ch.18-20) All throughout the novel there are statements that make the audiene truly sympathize with the characters. When Miss Ophelia refers to Topsy, a sweet innocent little girl, as a “thing” (202) and says “I don’t want it” (203), she is calling her a worthless piece of nothing that does not even deserve a name. Statements like these are what evoke sadness and pity out of the readers. Now that it is the 21st century, a person would never catch anyone calling a human being a “thing” or an “it” because that is now seen as the utmost form of disrespect and rudeness. No one woud ever think that simple words like these could make someone feel so worthless but that is infact the case and so the way to avoid this action of social distaste is to refer to everyone as they would like and to be respectful of other’s emotions
Great! The point made about how throughout the novel there are statements that cause the reader to sympathize with characters is so true. As ms. D refers to in-class "use adolescent rhetoric" when Miss Ophelia refers to Topsy in that way it allows a reader to connect and see that she is a little child still, and just as we would change our tone (code switching) to talk to a child she does as well.
Miss Ophelia uses "code switching" when talking about Topsy.Most people would not refer to their peers at "it" or "thing". The way Miss Ophelia refers to Topsy that way evoke pity from the reader since she is being referred to as less than a person.
(@amanda) Nice observation! I can completely see how she transfers from her derogatory language towards Topsy from how she talks to St. Clare. Especially when she speaks to St. Clare about how slavery is wrong and how slavery should be abolished when she insult Topsy and does not even wish to educate her, though she believes all slaves should be educated. St. Clare calls her out on things and after much convincing t=she finally agrees to take on such a 'burden.'
(Daria Ch.21-31) "'Topsy, you poor child, don't give up! I can love you, though I am not like that dear little child....I can love you; I do, and I'll try to help you to grow up a good Christian girl.'" (297)
It was a common belief that Slaves are unable to be loved by their masters. However here Eva demonstrates true love and compassion for her. This evokes emotion and sympathy for not only Topsy but also Eva. Knowing that Eva is so compassionate almost forces a reader to love her (how can you not!?) By her telling her she can show her loves, shows that Topsy is not useless and has meaning.
(Amanda ) As Eva befriends Topsy, Tospy is experiencing compassion and friendship that she is not familiar with. Tospy's former master abused her and was unfamiliar with love and compassion. From this, Stowe gives the reader insight about the hardships slaves endure. Many slaves were separated from their families and lacked comfort and were greeted with abuse.
New experiences, such as kindness, are often hard to deal with especially considering that slaves were rarely treated fairly and humanely. People, most often children, receive unexpected kindness with suspicion and distrust. By giving the readers insight about what salves must endure each day and throughout their lives, she creates empathy that the audience cannot deny.
(Amanda Ch.32-end) While Tom Loker is recovering in the Quaker House, he threatens that slave catchers will catch George and Eliza. George and Eliza feel threatened by this remark, Eliza decides to cut off all of her hair. She grabbed the scissors and “ one long lock after another was detached”(595) from her. The quote evokes sadness and pity since, Eliza has gone through many hardships to protect her and her son from separation. The fact that she has to cut off her hair to disguise herself as a man evokes pity for Eliza.
(Amanda Ch. 1-13)
ReplyDeleteMr. Shelby and Mr. Haley see a young slave and mock and ridicule him. Mr. Shelby threw raisins at the boy and had him pick up the raisins, so he could eat them.In addition, Mr. Shelby also asked the little boy to dance and sing,then proceeding to “thoughtfully peel”(47) an orange as his reward.
These acts from Mr. Shelby are demeaning and they produce strong negative feelings such as humiliation and anger. Mr. Shelby makes the slave feel as if he is less than human and subjects him to inhumane treatment.
(Lauren Ch.14-17)
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 14, in Uncle Tom’s Cabin Uncle Tom meets six-year-old Evangeline (Eva) St. Claire. In this time of anxiety with Uncle Tom being traded, Eva brings him and the readers joy and light in this gloomy time. Eva “is one of those busy, tripping creatures, that can be no more contained in one place than a sunbeam or a summer breeze” (208). With her cute and vibrant nature Uncle Tom is drawn to talk to her, and after officially meeting, they become fast friends and give the reader joy in their new friendship in time of distress. She’s like the dumb, blonde that stumbles around the dance floor and talks to everyone after way too many drinks; love-able and fun.
(Marina Ch.18-20)
ReplyDeleteAll throughout the novel there are statements that make the audiene truly sympathize with the characters. When Miss Ophelia refers to Topsy, a sweet innocent little girl, as a “thing” (202) and says “I don’t want it” (203), she is calling her a worthless piece of nothing that does not even deserve a name. Statements like these are what evoke sadness and pity out of the readers. Now that it is the 21st century, a person would never catch anyone calling a human being a “thing” or an “it” because that is now seen as the utmost form of disrespect and rudeness. No one woud ever think that simple words like these could make someone feel so worthless but that is infact the case and so the way to avoid this action of social distaste is to refer to everyone as they would like and to be respectful of other’s emotions
Great! The point made about how throughout the novel there are statements that cause the reader to sympathize with characters is so true. As ms. D refers to in-class "use adolescent rhetoric" when Miss Ophelia refers to Topsy in that way it allows a reader to connect and see that she is a little child still, and just as we would change our tone (code switching) to talk to a child she does as well.
DeleteMiss Ophelia uses "code switching" when talking about Topsy.Most people would not refer to their peers at "it" or "thing". The way Miss Ophelia refers to Topsy that way evoke pity from the reader since she is being referred to as less than a person.
Delete(First comment is Daria)
Delete(@amanda) Nice observation! I can completely see how she transfers from her derogatory language towards Topsy from how she talks to St. Clare. Especially when she speaks to St. Clare about how slavery is wrong and how slavery should be abolished when she insult Topsy and does not even wish to educate her, though she believes all slaves should be educated. St. Clare calls her out on things and after much convincing t=she finally agrees to take on such a 'burden.'
Delete(Daria Ch.21-31)
ReplyDelete"'Topsy, you poor child, don't give up! I can love you, though I am not like that dear little child....I can love you; I do, and I'll try to help you to grow up a good Christian girl.'" (297)
It was a common belief that Slaves are unable to be loved by their masters. However here Eva demonstrates true love and compassion for her. This evokes emotion and sympathy for not only Topsy but also Eva. Knowing that Eva is so compassionate almost forces a reader to love her (how can you not!?) By her telling her she can show her loves, shows that Topsy is not useless and has meaning.
(Amanda )
DeleteAs Eva befriends Topsy, Tospy is experiencing compassion and friendship that she is not familiar with. Tospy's former master abused her and was unfamiliar with love and compassion. From this, Stowe gives the reader insight about the hardships slaves endure. Many slaves were separated from their families and lacked comfort and were greeted with abuse.
New experiences, such as kindness, are often hard to deal with especially considering that slaves were rarely treated fairly and humanely. People, most often children, receive unexpected kindness with suspicion and distrust. By giving the readers insight about what salves must endure each day and throughout their lives, she creates empathy that the audience cannot deny.
Delete(Amanda Ch.32-end)
ReplyDeleteWhile Tom Loker is recovering in the Quaker House, he threatens that slave catchers will catch George and Eliza. George and Eliza feel threatened by this remark, Eliza decides to cut off all of her hair. She grabbed the scissors and “ one long lock after another was detached”(595) from her. The quote evokes sadness and pity since, Eliza has gone through many hardships to protect her and her son from separation. The fact that she has to cut off her hair to disguise herself as a man evokes pity for Eliza.