Sunday, April 22, 2012
Uncle Tom's Cabin Pt. 1
The issue of slaverly fronts itself nearly immediately in this novel. The fact that Mrs Shelby is attempting to justify slavery even though she is a christian sits uneasy with most modern day Christians. My personal Views walking into this novel is that there is no way that a Christian could own a slave, its against the teachings of the bible in many ways. As far as plot goes, I felt it interesting that Eliza took her son Harry and ran away since Harry was to be sold as a slave. I felt that Eliza took a great risk in protecting her son from Mr. Haley. As I read on I hope that her risk will pay off.
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I also saw it as a big risk for Eliza to take off. A risk that I imagine only a mother could understand. She is extremely brave and loving. When her son understands just what Eliza has done, I am sure he will feel about as loved as one can ever feel. The whole sitaution really makes me appreciate my family and freedom!
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas on Mrs. Shelby. It is interesting to think she is attemtping to justify slavery, even though she knows it is wrong. It makes me wonder, too, what kind of things we sit on in our lives that we are trying to justify. I know i have some. This is an interesting though. Thanks for sharing!
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