Question

Describe the techniques the author uses to characterize Uncle Tom. How does she reveal what kind of man he is? What kind of character traits is he shown to have? Your response should be at least 150 words long.

Answer 1

Uncle Tom's Cabin is a novel about anti-slavery, written by Harriet Stowe. In the novel, the author presents the main character, Uncle Tom, in a sympathetic way. Uncle Tom is portrayed as an example of kindness, honesty, and dignity, despite his "lowly" condition (in other words, he wasn't the richest person on earth). Stowe described Uncle Tom as a Christian, a pacifist, and a brave man. He was also a kind person because of certain events, such as saving the life of Little Eva. In the past, a character such as Uncle Tom, who helps other people despite his own problems, is classified as a tragic hero. Uncle Tom is an example of a tragic hero because the author's intentions were for this character to be a good character to make the reader show sympathy for everything he went through, especially being traded off as a slave. For example, Uncle Tom is shown as a man with dignity with no money. He is compared to the white people who are slave owners and who are superior to him. However, Uncle Tom has more morality than his superiors do.

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Answer 2

Uncle Tom's Cabin is an antislavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. In the novel, the author presents the main character, uncle Tom, in a sympathetic way. Following Southern fashion, she shows respect for the older man. He is portrayed as an example of virtue and dignity, depsite his "lowly" condition. He is also portrayed as being far superior in moral character to white slaveowners.

Uncle Tom is a good Christian, a pacifist, and a brave and strong man. She reveals these characteristics through events such as Uncle Tom saving the life of Litte Eva.