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2. Plot summary (250-300 words)

Uncle Tom’s Cabin describes the life of two slaves – Uncle Tom and Eliza. Both of them worked for Arthur
Shelby. After that, Eliza run away with Harry and Tom was sold to a brutal slave trader, Mr. Haley.

In the next chapter, Eliza met her escaped husband George Harris. They attempted to reach Canada but
were intercepted by a slave hunter Tom Loker. In the meantime, im New Orleans, Tom lived in the St.
Clares, becoming very close with Eva and the family. Eva became ill and before she die, she shared a vision
of heaven that she had. Her death struck everyone in the family and everyone promised to change for the
better.

However, St. Clare was murdered and then his wife sold Tom at an auction to a plantation owner, Simon
Legree. Tom attempted to comfort and help other slaves, including two female slaves, Cassy and Emmeline.
Tom was abused to the point of almost succumbing to hopelessness, but he had a vision of Jesus and Eva
which brought him faith. He encouraged Cassy and Emmeline to escape. After refusing to tell Legree where
the other slaves had escaped, Tom was beaten to death. In his dying breath, Tom proclaimed his faith and
forgave his abusers.

Meanwhile, Eliza and her family successfully escaped to Canada. On their path to freedom, Cassy and
Emmeline encountered George Harris’ sister. Cassy discovered that Eliza was her lost daughter, and the
family was eventually reunited. George Shelby returned to his plantation, deciding to live a devoted
Christian life similar to Tom’s. He freed all his slaves and encouraged them to remember Uncle Tom’s life
and sacrifice, as characterized in his humble cabin.

III. Conclusion (200-300 words)

Uncle Tom’s Cabin is an iconic novel of the 19th century, a literary representation of the struggles of
slavery and subsequent attempts to abolish it. The novel is a powerful commentary on the social and
political issues of the time, and it is seen as an important part of the anti-slavery movement. Through
this work, readers can see that slavery was more than just the abuse of free labor, but a consistent
degradation of one race by another, both physically and psychologically, as a result of ideology.
Moreover, the book gave President Lincoln more confidence to issue a decree abolishing slavery, the
greatest legacy he left behind during his time as president. The book’s influence then extended beyond
the United States, being adapted into plays and movies to help the public access it more easily. Until
now, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is still a timeless classic for readers.

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