A review by emma_lynn_writes
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
4.0
4.5 stars
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a classic for a reason. Not only for it’s role in the American Civil War, but also in and of itself. The story follows two slaves, Uncle Tom and Eliza Harris, after their lives are transformed when their master Mr. Shelby chooses to sell them to pay off his debts. While Eliza flees with her young son, Tom chooses to stay and accept his fate. The story is long, dark, and heart-wrenching. However, the strong faith of multiple of the characters and the ways they speak out against injustice brings light into the story.
Nevertheless, much has been said concerning the problematic aspects of this book. Harriet Beecher Stowe condemns Northern and Southern racism while maintaining racial stereotypes, and it is clear in every page that she condemns violence of any kind in the ending of slavery.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a classic for a reason. Not only for it’s role in the American Civil War, but also in and of itself. The story follows two slaves, Uncle Tom and Eliza Harris, after their lives are transformed when their master Mr. Shelby chooses to sell them to pay off his debts. While Eliza flees with her young son, Tom chooses to stay and accept his fate. The story is long, dark, and heart-wrenching. However, the strong faith of multiple of the characters and the ways they speak out against injustice brings light into the story.
Nevertheless, much has been said concerning the problematic aspects of this book. Harriet Beecher Stowe condemns Northern and Southern racism while maintaining racial stereotypes, and it is clear in every page that she condemns violence of any kind in the ending of slavery.