MindMap Gallery Uncle Tom's Cabin
This is a mind map about "Uncle Tom's Cabin", which mainly includes: theme, plot development, and main characters. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is a classic work with profound historical connotations and humanistic spirit. It depicts the cruelty and darkness of slavery with vivid brushstrokes, advocates the concepts of equality and freedom, and praises the glory of human nature. The publication of novels not only promoted the development of the abolition movement, but also had a profound impact on American literature and society.
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Main characters
Uncle Tom
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Devotion and kindness: He has been deeply influenced by Christian doctrine since childhood. He prays silently in the cottage in the early morning every day and reads the Bible. He incorporated the Christian concept of love and tolerance into every aspect of life, treating the people around him, whether white or black slaves, equally, and caring and helping. At Shelby Manor, when other slaves encounter difficulties, Uncle Tom always lends a helping hand, comforts them with warm words, and shares his meager food. Even though he suffered unfair treatment from his slave owner, he firmly believed that this was God's test, never complained, and always faced it with a peaceful attitude.
Brave and perseverance: Facing the cruel reality of slavery, Uncle Tom is firm and never surrenders. In Legley's plantation, Legley threatened him with death many times, forcing him to participate in the abuse of other slaves, but Uncle Tom straightened his back and refused with a firm look. He knew very well that his actions were about morality and justice. Even if his body suffered countless whippings, he would never betray his conscience and became a brilliant example of morality and justice in the hearts of other slaves.
Trajectory of fate
The stable start of Shelby Manor: In Shelby Manor, Kentucky, Uncle Tom is responsible for managing the farming production of the manor with his outstanding management skills, arranging the daily work of the slaves, getting along well with other slaves, and living a relatively stable life. He is loyal to the Shelbys and regards the estate as his home.
Fate turns and trafficking: However, Mr. Shelby fell into a debt crisis due to the failure of investment. In desperation, he decided to sell Uncle Tom and Eliza's son George to slave trader Haley to repay the debt. After Uncle Tom learned the news, although he was disappointed with his master's decision, he chose to accept the arrangement of fate silently, and although he was in pain, he remained calm.
An unexpected turn in New Orleans: After being bought by slave trader Haley, Uncle Tom met the innocent and kind Eva on a boat to New Orleans. Eva was deeply attracted by Uncle Tom's kindness and wisdom. When she saw him, she was as kind as an old friend she had seen for many years. Eva asks her father, St. Clair to buy Uncle Tom, so Uncle Tom becomes a servant of St. Clair's family. At the St. Clair's house, Uncle Tom is responsible for housework and gets closer to Eva. Eva's innocence and kindness makes Uncle Tom feel the long-lost warmth and the beauty of human nature.
The warm time of the St. Clair’s home: Uncle Tom lived a relatively good life at the St. Clair’s home. He and Eva often walk in the garden, Eva listens to Uncle Tom tell the Bible story, and Uncle Tom draws strength from Eva's innocent smile. Influenced by Eva, St. Clair began to reflect on the irrationality of slavery, often discussing topics of freedom and equality with Uncle Tom, and even having the idea of liberating Uncle Tom. However, fate is impermanent, St. Clair unfortunately died in an accident, and his peaceful life is broken again.
The brutal ordeal of Legley Plantation: After St. Clair's death, his wife Mary auctioned off slaves such as Uncle Tom in order to maintain a luxurious life. Uncle Tom was sold to the hands of the brutal planter Legley. In Legley's plantation, slaves had to get up and work before dawn every day, engaging in high-intensity physical labor under the scorching sun, lacking food and living environment. Legley has a cruel personality and will fist and whip the slaves when they are not satisfied. He forced Uncle Tom to whip other slaves, but Uncle Tom refused to obey, so he suffered even more cruel torture by Legley and was beaten torture many times, but he always sticks to his moral bottom line.
Sacrifice for freedom: At Legley's plantation, Uncle Tom met two slaves, Casey and Emilyn, who were bullied by Legley and longed for freedom. Uncle Tom sympathized with their experience and decided to help them escape. After learning about it, Legley whipped and tortured Uncle Tom inhumanely. He did not give Uncle Tom food or water for several days and nights, and whipped his body with a whip until his skin was broken. Despite the great pain in her body, Uncle Tom still gritted his teeth and refused to disclose the whereabouts of the female slave. Eventually, Uncle Tom died in extreme pain due to his excessive injuries, but his spirit always inspires other slaves to pursue freedom.
Eva
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Innocence and kindness: Eva was born in a wealthy white family and lived in a wealthy environment since childhood, but her heart was not polluted by worldly prejudice. She is as pure as an angel, full of love and compassion for everything in the world. Seeing the slaves suffering, she often burst into tears secretly, and felt deeply saddened by the cruelty of slavery. She would secretly distribute her food to the slave children, comfort them with gentle words, tell them beautiful stories, and let them feel a little warmth in their suffering.
Weak and sickly: Eva is weak and has been plagued by illness since childhood. She often coughs and has a pale complexion. However, her spiritual world is extremely rich. She likes to read books, immerse herself in the beautiful world of literary works, and draw strength from it. Her kindness and innocence are like a bright lamp in the dark, illuminating the hearts of the people around her and allowing people to forget the sufferings of life.
Impact on others
Deep friendship with Uncle Tom: Eva and Uncle Tom's first meeting, she was attracted by Uncle Tom's kindness. After that, the two established a deep friendship, and Eva often snuggled up to Uncle Tom to listen to him telling about his life experiences and his understanding of the Bible. Uncle Tom also regards Eva as his biological daughter. In Eva, he sees the beauty and hope of human nature. Eva's kindness makes Uncle Tom feel the long-lost warmth and care in his miserable life.
Provoking St. Clair to reflect on slavery: Eva's sympathy and care for the slaves gradually influenced her father St. Clair. Although St. Clair was originally dissatisfied with slavery, he did not think deeply about its irrationality. Under Eva's infection, St. Clair began to reexamine his life and social system. He saw the sincere emotions between Eva and Uncle Tom, and realized that slaves were also flesh and blood and soul-loving people and should not be traded and enslaved as property. St. Clair began to discuss the possibility of liberating slaves with Uncle Tom, and his thoughts gradually changed, which to a certain extent promoted his reflection and criticism of slavery.
Eliza
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Brave and wit: As a slave, Eliza lives at the bottom of society, but has extraordinary courage and wisdom. When she accidentally heard that her master Shelby and his wife were going to sell their son George, she was in extreme pain, but she was not panicked. She quickly formulated an escape plan and skillfully avoided the slave traders' eyeliner with her familiarity with her surroundings. On the way to escape, she can always deal with all kinds of difficulties and dangers calmly and show extraordinary wit. For example, while traveling through the wilderness, she skillfully utilizes the terrain and natural environment to avoid searches by her pursuers.
Deep maternal love: In order to protect his son George, Eliza can do whatever she wants. She turned her love for her son into endless power, supporting her on the difficult road to escape. On a cold night, she hugged her son tightly and used her body to resist the cold. When facing hunger, she gave her food first, while she endured her hunger. Her maternal love is like a towering mountain, sheltering her son from wind and rain, and is the image of an extremely strong mother.
Escape experience
Upon learning the bad news and running away overnight: On a quiet night, Eliza accidentally heard the Shelby and his wife discussing a plan to sell George with the slave trader Haley, and her heart instantly fell into an ice cave. In order to protect her son, she decided to escape with her son overnight without any hesitation. She quickly packed her simple luggage and hugged the sleeping George and carefully left Shelby Manor in the dark. The wind was cold outside and the road was rugged, but Eliza had only one belief in her heart, that was, to protect her son and escape from this place where she was about to lose her freedom.
Escape from pursuit and difficulty: On the way to escape, Eliza ran wildly with her son in her arms, avoiding the pursuit of slave traders. They passed through the dense forest, and thorns cut through her skin, blood flowed, but she ignored it; as she climbed the steep hillside, she hugged her son tightly, fearing that she would be hurt. At night, they searched for a shelter in the wilderness to rest, and continued to rush during the day, going through hardships along the way, but never had the idea of giving up.
Crossing the river with a thrilling moment: Eliza was in a desperate situation when she fled to the Ohio River. The river is turbulent, the turbid waves are empty, and there are no ships. But for the sake of her son's freedom, she showed amazing courage, resolutely hugged her son and jumped into the cold river, and swam to the other side. The cold river water stinged her body and her physical strength gradually became weak, but she only had a firm goal in her heart - the other side is freedom. Fortunately, I met a kind ferryman in the middle of the river. The ferryman was moved by Eliza's courage and maternal love and rescued them to the other side. Eliza successfully escaped from the pursuit of slave traders.
Reunion with husband and gain freedom: Eliza fled north with the help of abolitionists. She asked about her husband George everywhere, and after a lot of hardships, she finally met her husband. The couple continued to flee with their son. During the escape, they received help from many abolitionists, some providing food and shelter, and some guiding them on the route of escape. Eventually, they fled to Canada, successfully escaped from the shackles of slavery, gained freedom, and began a new life.
Plot development
A peaceful life under slavery
Shelby Manor's Daily Life
Uncle Tom’s management work: At Shelby Manor, Uncle Tom is responsible for managing the agricultural production of the manor with his extensive experience and outstanding leadership. He gets up before dawn every day, arranges the slaves' labor tasks, and supervises the planting, irrigation and harvesting of crops. He is serious and responsible in his work, strictly controls every detail, and ensures that the agricultural production of the manor is smooth. Under his management, the manor's harvest has always been good and is deeply trusted by the Shelby couple.
Harmonious relationship with other slaves: Uncle Tom gets along well with other slaves. He cares about the living conditions of each slave and listens to their worries and demands. When a slave is sick, he will take the initiative to take care of him and use his herbal knowledge to treat them; when conflicts arise between slaves, he will patiently mediate and resolve disputes with gentle words. Under his influence, although the slaves of Shelby Manor lived a hard life, they were full of warmth and formed a relatively harmonious small society.
The Shelbys’ mercy and dilemma: The Shelbys’ merciful couple treat slaves relatively merciful. They allow slaves to have a certain amount of free time after completing their work, and they will also give some food and clothing as rewards during the festival. However, Mr. Shelby was caught in a serious debt crisis due to heavy losses in business investment. Creditors came to collect debts one after another, and Mr. Shelby was under tremendous economic pressure. In order to repay the debt, he had to make the difficult decision to sell Uncle Tom and Eliza's son George.
The coming of fate
Eliza's pain and determination: Eliza accidentally heard the news that her master was going to sell her son, which was like a bolt from the blue, and her heart was in great pain. She knew very well that once her son was sold, she would face endless suffering and would never be able to meet again. In order to protect her son, she quickly made a decision in extreme pain and decided to flee with her son. She knew it was a difficult adventure, but the power of maternal love made her fearless.
Uncle Tom's disappointment and obedience: Uncle Tom was filled with disappointment after learning that he was going to be sold. He has always been loyal to the Shelby and his wife, and regards the manor as his home, but he still cannot escape the fate of being sold. But out of loyalty to his master and the teaching of obedience in Christian doctrine, he chose to silently accept the arrangement of fate. He packed his simple luggage and waited quietly for the moment he was taken away, although his heart was filled with pain and reluctance.
Tom's tragic experience
Trafficked to New Orleans
Deal with Haley: The slave trader Haley comes to Shelby Manor and trades with Mr. Shelby. Haley is a greedy, cruel man who only regards slaves as tools for making money. During the transaction, he carefully looked at Uncle Tom and George, as if he was selecting a product. Eventually, he bought Uncle Tom and George for a relatively low price, ready to take them to the slave market in New Orleans to sell for a high profit.
Meet Eva on the way: On the boat heading to New Orleans, Uncle Tom met Eva. Eva and her father St. Clair were on the ship too. While Eva was playing on the deck, she saw Uncle Tom with a lonely expression and took the initiative to come forward and talk to him. Uncle Tom's kindness and gentleness made Eva feel very friendly. She was attracted by Uncle Tom's story and the two soon became friends. Eva appreciates Uncle Tom's kindness and wisdom very much. She asks her father St. Clair to buy Uncle Tom. St. Clair hesitates at first, but seeing Eva's desire so much, she agrees to her request.
Life at St. Clair's
Relatively good treatment: Uncle Tom received relatively good treatment at St. Clair's house. He was placed in a clean, comfortable room and had a much better diet than he was on the plantation. His main job is to assist the housekeeper in managing housework and take care of Eva's daily life. Eva is very dependent on Uncle Tom. The two often play and chat together. Eva learned a lot of life principles from Uncle Tom. Uncle Tom also felt the long-lost warmth and happiness with Eva's company.
Deep feelings with Eva: Eva and Uncle Tom's relationship is getting deeper and deeper, and their friendship transcends the relationship between master and servant, and is more like a relative. Eva likes to hear Uncle Tom tell the Bible story, and Uncle Tom patiently explains the meaning behind each story to her. Eva will share her toys and books with Uncle Tom, and Uncle Tom will also make some small gifts for Eva, such as small animals woven with straw. Their relationship is full of warmth and happiness, which brings many beautiful memories to each other's lives.
St. Clair’s ideological transformation: St. Clair was influenced by Eva and began to reflect on the irrationality of slavery. He saw the sincere feelings between Eva and Uncle Tom, and realized that slaves were also emotional and dignified people and should not be traded as property at will. He began to have in-depth conversations with Uncle Tom to learn about the lives and inner worlds of the slaves. Uncle Tom's kindness, integrity and desire for freedom touched St. Clair. He gradually had the idea of liberating Uncle Tom and began to think about how to promote the abolition of slavery in his family and society.
St. Clair's Accidental Death: However, fate plays a cruel joke on Uncle Tom and Eva. One day, St. Clair was out in an accident and unfortunately died. This news was like a bombshell, throwing the entire St. Clair family into grief. Eva could not bear the pain of losing her father and her condition worsened. Uncle Tom's fate has once again fallen into the abyss of unknown origin. He has no idea what future he will face.
Fall into the hands of the brutal master
Auction to Legley Plantation: After St. Clair's death, his wife Mary decided to auction the slaves at home in order to maintain a luxurious life. Uncle Tom was sold to the hands of the brutal planter Legley. Legley's plantation is located in a remote countryside, with a harsh environment and the lives of the slaves are like hell. After Uncle Tom was taken to the plantation, he saw the tragic living conditions of the slaves, and his heart was filled with sympathy and helplessness.
Legley's cruel exploitation: In Legley's plantation, slaves got up before dawn every day and worked in the fields for more than ten hours. They have to plant and harvest cotton under the scorching sun, and the work intensity is extremely strong. In order to pursue higher profits, Legley cruelly exploited the slaves. He had very little food supply and was living in poor living conditions. The slaves were wearing shabby clothes. If there is a slight dissatisfaction, Legley will beat the slaves, and many slaves die because they cannot bear the torture.
Uncle Tom's Perseverance and Tribulations: Legley forced Uncle Tom to whip other slaves to maintain his authority in rule. But Uncle Tom refused to obey, and he knew that doing so was against his conscience. Legley was extremely angry at Uncle Tom's resistance and tortured him cruelly. He whipped Uncle Tom with a whip, locked him in a small dark room without giving him food or water. However, Uncle Tom always sticks to his moral bottom line and never surrenders no matter how much pain he suffers. His firm belief and tenacious will made other slaves full of admiration and gratitude for him.
Eliza's escape
Escape overnight
Haste decision: After hearing the news that his master was going to sell his son, Eliza decided to escape overnight without any hesitation. She knew that time was tight and that once discovered, her son would face the fate of being trafficked. She quickly packed up some simple clothes and food, carefully picked up the sleeping George, and quietly left Shelby Manor in the night. Her heartbeats were rapid and her hands were trembling slightly, but the power of maternal love made her move forward bravely.
Hard Escape: On the way to escape, Eliza ran wildly with her son in her arms, avoiding the pursuit of slave traders. The forest at night was filled with gloomy breath, and the cries of beasts came from time to time, but Eliza did not retreat at all. With her tenacious perseverance and love for her son, she traveled through the dense forest and climbed the steep hillside. Every step was full of hardships, but she had only one belief in her heart, that was, to protect her son and keep him away from the persecution of slavery.
Crossing the river with thrilling danger
Courage in Desperate: Eliza was in a desperate situation when she fled to the Ohio River. The river is turbulent, the turbid waves are empty, and there are no ships. She looked at the other side, her heart full of desire, that was the other side of freedom. For her son's freedom, she showed amazing courage and resolutely hugged her son and jumped into the cold river. The river was cold and her body was quickly numb from the cold, but she hugged her son tightly and swam to the other side. There is only one firm goal in her heart - the other side is freedom.
Lucky rescue: In the middle of the river, Eliza gradually lost her energy and was almost flooded by the river. Just as she felt desperate, a kind ferryman appeared. The ferryman saw Eliza and George struggling in the river. He was moved by their courage and maternal love and quickly rowed to approach and pulled them onto the boat. Eliza hugged her son tightly, tears intertwined with the river, and she knew that she was one step closer to freedom.
Reunite with your husband and gain freedom
The long road to finding husband: With the help of abolitionists, Eliza embarked on a long road to finding husband. She fled north and asked the local abolition organization for news about her husband George whenever she went to a place. In the process, she encountered many difficulties and dangers, such as being followed by the slave owner and being discriminated against by people who don’t know the truth, but she never gave up on her belief in finding her husband. While taking care of her son, she moved forward with difficulty, and always had hope of reuniting with her husband.
Hard rendezvous: After countless inquiries, Eliza finally met her husband George in a small town. The couple met again after a long separation and cried in embrace each other. Their tears were filled with the pain of separation and the joy of reunion. In order to protect his family, George has been running away. He has gone through hardships, fleeing from one place to another, and with the help of abolitionists, he is struggling to find the whereabouts of his wife and son. Now, the family is finally reunited, and they are closely linked, as if nothing in the world can separate them again.
New life in Canada: Eliza and George, after the reunion, continued to flee with their sons, and with the help of numerous abolitionists, they successfully fled to Canada. In Canada, they finally got free from the shackles of slavery and gained freedom. They started a new life and George found a stable job and worked hard to support his family. Eliza handles housework and takes care of her son. Although her family lives simple, it is full of happiness and warmth. In this free land, they felt the dignity and equality that they had never seen before, and were full of hope for the future.
Tom's sacrifice and spiritual inheritance
Adhere to morality and faith
Faced with coercion and temptation: In Legley's plantation, Uncle Tom always adheres to his morality and beliefs. In order to make Uncle Tom surrender, Legley used all kinds of means, not only whipping and tortureing him, but also rewarded him with rich material rewards as long as he was willing to betray other slaves and participate in the abuse of them. But Uncle Tom was unmoved. He looked at Legley with a firm look and said, "I cannot go against my conscience. I believe God will see all this and justice will come." His words were as hard as steel, making Legley's conspiracy fail again and again.
Spiritual encouragement to other slaves: Uncle Tom's firm belief and tenacious will became the spiritual pillar in the hearts of other slaves. Under Legley's cruel rule, many slaves felt desperate and helpless, but Uncle Tom's presence allowed them to see hope. He used his actions to tell other slaves that even in the darkest abyss, he could not give up his pursuit of justice and freedom. The other slaves drew strength from Uncle Tom, and the fire of resistance in their hearts was ignited little by little, and they began to quietly plan to escape from this hellish place in their hearts.
Help others escape and sacrifice
Plans to assist the female slaves in the runaway: Uncle Tom met two female slaves, Casey and Amylin, on Legley's plantation. They were bullied and abused by Legley for a long time and their lives were miserable. Uncle Tom sympathized with their experience and decided to help them escape. He used some of his conveniences in the plantation to collect food and clothing for them to escape, while observing the guards of the plantation and developing a detailed escape plan. He also comforted Casey and Amilyn, telling them not to be afraid and believe that they will be able to regain their freedom.
Suffering cruel torture: However, their plan was discovered by Legley's eyeliner. When Legley learned about it, he was furious and tortured Uncle Tom inhumanely. He whipped Uncle Tom's body with a heavy whip. Then and then, Uncle Tom's back soon burst into pieces, and blood stained his clothes red. But Uncle Tom gritted his teeth, said nothing, and refused to reveal the whereabouts of the female slave. Seeing that Uncle Tom was so stubborn, Legley tortured him even more crazily. He did not give Uncle Tom food and water for days and nights, and locked him in a dark and damp dark room.
Heroic sacrifice and spiritual inheritance: Despite suffering from inhuman torture, Uncle Tom always sticks to his secrets. In the end, he died in extreme pain due to his excessive injuries. His sacrifice was not in vain. His spirit was like a torch, igniting the flame of pursuing freedom in the hearts of other slaves. With the help of Uncle Tom, Casey and Emileen successfully escaped Legley's clutches. They spread the story of Uncle Tom and inspire more slaves to fight for freedom. Uncle Tom's spirit became a banner in the abolition movement, remembering the great sacrifices he made for justice and freedom.
Theme
Criticism of slavery
Expose the cruelty of slavery
The double torture of body and spirit: By describing Uncle Tom's experience at Legley Plantation, the cruel destruction of slavery on the body is vividly demonstrated. The slaves engaged in high-intensity physical labor under the scorching sun every day. The long-term work made them exhausted, and many people fell into the root of their illness. At the same time, Legley's beating and torture left countless scars on their bodies. Spiritually, slavery deprived the slaves of their dignity and rights, allowing them to live in fear and despair. Uncle Tom's inner pain and struggle deeply reflect the oppression of slavery on the spirit of slavery when facing Legley's coercion and temptation.
The Broken Family and Trampling of Family Love: In the novel, Eliza and George's family face the tragic fate of separation due to slavery, which is just a microcosm of many slave families. Countless slave families were separated by slave owners, and parents, children, and husband and wife were forced to separate. From then on, they were separated and it was difficult to meet each other. This destruction of the family and trampling on family affection fully exposes the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery.
Criticizing the inhumanity of slavery
The absurdity of treating people as property: slavery regards slaves as property of slave owners, and can be bought, sold, given away, and disposed of as animals and objects. In the novel, Mr. Shelby sells Uncle Tom and George to slave trader Haley for debt, completely ignoring their dignity and rights as human beings. This practice of equating people with property violates basic human nature and moral codes and is a blasphemy to human civilization.
Deprivation of human rights: Slaves have no basic human rights under slavery, they cannot act freely, receive education, or even decide their own life and death. Their labor results were ruthlessly deprived of their slave owners, and their lives were completely controlled by the slave owners. This serious deprivation of human rights has left slaves at the bottom of society and endured endless suffering.
The glory and kindness of human nature
The kindness of the characters
Uncle Tom's selfless dedication: Uncle Tom always treats people around him with kindness and tolerance. Whether he helps other slaves at Shelby Manor or takes care of Eva at St. Clair's house, he does his best and gives his love without reservation. In Legley's plantation, even though he suffered himself, he did not forget to care about other slaves and provided them with spiritual support and encouragement. His kindness is like a bright lamp in the dark, illuminating the hearts of the people around him.
Eva's Innocence and Compassion: Eva's Kindness and Innocence is reflected in her sympathy and care for the slaves. She often communicated with the slaves despite her physical weakness, bringing them warmth and hope. She would cry for the tragic experiences of the slaves and strive for a better life for them. Her kindness comes from the heart, without any prejudice or discrimination, allowing people to feel the best side of human nature.
The transmission and influence of kindness
Eva's influence on St. Clair: Eva's sympathy and care for slaves gradually infected her father St. Clair, prompting him to reflect on the irrationality of slavery. St. Clair began to reexamine his life and social system. He saw the sincere emotions between Eva and Uncle Tom, and realized that the slaves were also flesh and blood and soulful people. Eva's kindness became a catalyst for the transformation of St. Clair's thoughts, driving his reflection and criticism of slavery.
Uncle Tom's motivation for other slaves: Uncle Tom's kindness and firm belief became a role model in the hearts of other slaves. Under Legley's cruel rule, other slaves drew strength from Uncle Tom, and they saw hope that they could stick to justice and morality even in desperate situations. Uncle Tom's spirit inspired other slaves to pursue freedom bravely and strive to overthrow slavery.
The pursuit of freedom and equality
The slave's desire for freedom
Eliza's brave escape: In order to protect her son George, Eliza risked her life to escape overnight. She went through hardships on her way to escape, crossing the wilderness, climbing hillsides, and crossing the river with thrillingness, but she never gave up on her pursuit of freedom. Her actions fully demonstrated the slaves' strong desire for freedom, and they were willing to pay everything in order to escape from the shackles of slavery.
Uncle Tom's spiritual pursuit: Although Uncle Tom failed to escape the clutches of slavery in the end, he always yearned for freedom deep in his heart. He faced cruel torture in Legley's plantation, adhered to his moral bottom line and never surrendered. This firm belief originated from his pursuit of freedom. His spirit became the source of motivation for other slaves to pursue freedom.
Request for equal rights
Pursuing Personal Dignity: In the novel, Uncle Tom and Eliza and other slaves always maintain their pursuit of personal dignity when they are oppressed by slavery. They are unwilling to be treated as livestock and possessions, and they desire equal respect and rights with white people. Uncle Tom resolutely defended his dignity when facing Legley's persecution. His actions reflect the slaves' strong demand for equal rights.
Call for social change: By describing the tragic fate of slaves and their pursuit of freedom and equality, the novel calls for society to undergo change, abolish slavery, and give everyone equal rights. The novel reveals the irrationality and injustice of slavery, making people realize that only by achieving freedom and equality can society truly progress. This call for social change had important practical significance in the social context at that time.