(Laura Ch. 1-13) The purpose of the novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is to illustrate the slave trade and the journey of slaves as they face the cruelties and dangers of slavery. The underlying message in every circumstance for the unfortunate characters of the book are ever subject to the mercy of the master and in agreeable circumstances slaves are at risk of being sold to cruel masters because no matter the master in the trade all slaves are property. Mrs. Shelby expresses her dismay at her husband selling both Eliza’s child and Tom, “This is God’s curse on slavery!-a bitter, bitter, most accursed thing!- a curse to the master and a curse to the slave! I was a fool to think I could make anything good out of such a deadly evil,” (Stowe 50). She understands that even on their plantation slavery is a cruel practice that even the caring masters such as Mr. and Mrs. Shelby must part with their slaves when the time is up to pay the debts. Stowe’s purpose throughout the novel to to explain to the reader that slavery is unjust and horrific to any person and the only way to avoid committing such sins that are included in the slave trade with either dealer or master, kind or cruel.
Great job Laura! I would just like to add that I also think the purpose of this novel was to create an awareness of the fact that there are people who can disagree with slavery, and that they should not be afraid to stand up and voice their opinions.
(Marina Ch.14-17) It is almost impossible to know exactly what Harriet Beecher Stowe’s purpose for writing Uncle Tom’s Cabin was when she wrote it but one could certainly guess. From the amount of personal emotion that shines through all throughout the book, one could concede that Stowe wrote the book to bring awareness to the population that the “true” (98) reality about slavery is that it was cruel and unjust. The purpose for the book today is to symbolize the notion that in every society there are individuals who are natural born leaders and they are meant to change the world for their fellow compatriots and all those that come after them in order to make it a more “wonderful” (99) place.
(Daria) Marina i love it! Right now in society there is so much hate and injustice. Also about the idea of natural born leaders. Society consists of such natural born leaders and talents, however, too many individuals are pushing others down and not allowing them shine. Tom, just because he is a slave, he is ridiculed and his compassion (for the most part) is not accepted nor seen.
Harriet Breecher Stowe was an abolitionist! I studied her in #apush. In addition she was from Connecticut which was a state that abolished slavery. Stowe uses her writing to expose the horrors and the hardship the slaves endured to aid in the abolition argument.
(Lauren Ch. 18-20) Stowe writes chapters 18-20 to continue to emotionally move the readers. She wants her readers to feel that emotional connection that Drake has in his music, or that feeling of that one song you hear on the radio that makes you look out the car window and pretend you’re in a music video. Stowe relates these feelings and emotions through Tom. When Tom tells St. Claire that, “‘Mas’r isn’t good to himself,’” (292) he shows the reader his sensitive and caring side. In chapter 19, Tom wants to write a letter to his family; therefore, he receives help from his little friend Eva. This friendship makes the readers feel warm and fuzzy, like being snuggled in a warm soft blanket.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's writing brings the reader through a roller coaster of feelings, the emotional connection is real. Tom and Eva both are amazing characters that represent and incredible and almost unearthly ability (Eva basically an angel!) to love for everyone, slaveholders and all. It reminds me of a Disney movie: a package of sadness, love, life lessons, and touching moments that make your heart melt.
So true! Reading page after page a person's emotions go from happy to sad to happy again. I think Stowe did this on purpose though. She probably figured that the only way she would get people to read her book was to make it captivating and make it tug at their heart strings. (Which it does!)
I agree, Tom and Eva have an unlikely but cute friendship. Eva has a Christ-like behavior and extends her love and respect to everyone she encounters. In addition, she regards the slaves as family members.
(Laura ch.21-31) The purpose of the novel is to once again instill the belief in the reader that with faith in God one must learn that the injustice of slavery is a poison that goes against God’s will. Slavery is simply another form of sin which Stowe encourages her readers to be activist against this injustice that plagues many men. Eva serves as the voice and image of Christ in the novel she says to her cousin that the bible requires people to, “love everybody,” (Stowe 385). Stowe seeks to instill that christian faith in her readers and derive from that a need for the end of slavery.
(Daria Ch.32-End) Harriet Beecher Stowe aimed within the novel to show the truth about slavery. Showing that slaves are human not just property. This is really evident within the last part of the book. Legree is a terrible owner and represents the truth behind slavery. The first part of the novel draws in the reader to what they see in society (Mr. Shelby = what they think owners are), Legree is what they truly are. His constant rude comments of "shut up you black cuss!" (489) Stowe aims to represent the truth.
ReplyDelete(Laura Ch. 1-13)
The purpose of the novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is to illustrate the slave trade and the journey of slaves as they face the cruelties and dangers of slavery. The underlying message in every circumstance for the unfortunate characters of the book are ever subject to the mercy of the master and in agreeable circumstances slaves are at risk of being sold to cruel masters because no matter the master in the trade all slaves are property. Mrs. Shelby expresses her dismay at her husband selling both Eliza’s child and Tom, “This is God’s curse on slavery!-a bitter, bitter, most accursed thing!- a curse to the master and a curse to the slave! I was a fool to think I could make anything good out of such a deadly evil,” (Stowe 50). She understands that even on their plantation slavery is a cruel practice that even the caring masters such as Mr. and Mrs. Shelby must part with their slaves when the time is up to pay the debts. Stowe’s purpose throughout the novel to to explain to the reader that slavery is unjust and horrific to any person and the only way to avoid committing such sins that are included in the slave trade with either dealer or master, kind or cruel.
Great job Laura! I would just like to add that I also think the purpose of this novel was to create an awareness of the fact that there are people who can disagree with slavery, and that they should not be afraid to stand up and voice their opinions.
Delete(Marina Ch.14-17)
ReplyDeleteIt is almost impossible to know exactly what Harriet Beecher Stowe’s purpose for writing Uncle Tom’s Cabin was when she wrote it but one could certainly guess. From the amount of personal emotion that shines through all throughout the book, one could concede that Stowe wrote the book to bring awareness to the population that the “true” (98) reality about slavery is that it was cruel and unjust. The purpose for the book today is to symbolize the notion that in every society there are individuals who are natural born leaders and they are meant to change the world for their fellow compatriots and all those that come after them in order to make it a more “wonderful” (99) place.
(Daria) Marina i love it! Right now in society there is so much hate and injustice. Also about the idea of natural born leaders. Society consists of such natural born leaders and talents, however, too many individuals are pushing others down and not allowing them shine. Tom, just because he is a slave, he is ridiculed and his compassion (for the most part) is not accepted nor seen.
DeleteHarriet Breecher Stowe was an abolitionist! I studied her in #apush. In addition she was from Connecticut which was a state that abolished slavery. Stowe uses her writing to expose the horrors and the hardship the slaves endured to aid in the abolition argument.
Delete(Lauren Ch. 18-20)
ReplyDeleteStowe writes chapters 18-20 to continue to emotionally move the readers. She wants her readers to feel that emotional connection that Drake has in his music, or that feeling of that one song you hear on the radio that makes you look out the car window and pretend you’re in a music video. Stowe relates these feelings and emotions through Tom. When Tom tells St. Claire that, “‘Mas’r isn’t good to himself,’” (292) he shows the reader his sensitive and caring side. In chapter 19, Tom wants to write a letter to his family; therefore, he receives help from his little friend Eva. This friendship makes the readers feel warm and fuzzy, like being snuggled in a warm soft blanket.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's writing brings the reader through a roller coaster of feelings, the emotional connection is real. Tom and Eva both are amazing characters that represent and incredible and almost unearthly ability (Eva basically an angel!) to love for everyone, slaveholders and all. It reminds me of a Disney movie: a package of sadness, love, life lessons, and touching moments that make your heart melt.
DeleteSo true! Reading page after page a person's emotions go from happy to sad to happy again. I think Stowe did this on purpose though. She probably figured that the only way she would get people to read her book was to make it captivating and make it tug at their heart strings. (Which it does!)
DeleteI agree, Tom and Eva have an unlikely but cute friendship. Eva has a Christ-like behavior and extends her love and respect to everyone she encounters. In addition, she regards the slaves as family members.
ReplyDelete(Laura ch.21-31)
ReplyDeleteThe purpose of the novel is to once again instill the belief in the reader that with faith in God one must learn that the injustice of slavery is a poison that goes against God’s will. Slavery is simply another form of sin which Stowe encourages her readers to be activist against this injustice that plagues many men. Eva serves as the voice and image of Christ in the novel she says to her cousin that the bible requires people to, “love everybody,” (Stowe 385). Stowe seeks to instill that christian faith in her readers and derive from that a need for the end of slavery.
(Daria Ch.32-End)
ReplyDeleteHarriet Beecher Stowe aimed within the novel to show the truth about slavery. Showing that slaves are human not just property. This is really evident within the last part of the book. Legree is a terrible owner and represents the truth behind slavery. The first part of the novel draws in the reader to what they see in society (Mr. Shelby = what they think owners are), Legree is what they truly are. His constant rude comments of "shut up you black cuss!" (489) Stowe aims to represent the truth.