📖 Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe | Full Summary, Characters & Analysis
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) is one of the most influential novels in American history—credited with exposing the horrors of slavery and accelerating the abolitionist movement. Legend has it that when Stowe met President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, he greeted her as “the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war.” Whether true or not, the story captures the novel’s seismic impact on American society.
In this video, we break down:
✅ The Plot & Key Themes – From Eliza’s daring escape across icy rivers to Uncle Tom’s tragic fate under Simon Legree
✅ Major Characters – Tom, Eliza, Little Eva, Topsy, George Harris, and the controversial roles they play
✅ Literary Style – How Stowe’s sentimentalism and moral urgency shaped public opinion
✅ Historical Impact – Why this novel was a bestseller and how it fueled the Civil War
✅ Criticisms & Legacy – The debates over racial stereotypes, white savior tropes, and the novel’s place in literature
🔹 Perfect for Students! Whether you're preparing for UGC NET English, NTA NET, SET, TGT/PGT, or other exams, this analysis covers all key aspects of Uncle Tom’s Cabin—plot, characters, themes, and historical significance.
📚 Further Reading & Exam Notes
Stowe’s use of sentimentalism vs. realism
Comparison to Frederick Douglass’s abolitionist writings
Harold Bloom’s critique of the novel’s literary merit
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