Dec 24, 2009

Uncle Tom's Cabin | Suggested Essay Topics

Chapter 1
1. Describe Mr. Shelby’s relationship to and views on his slaves. What difficulties arise from his position?

2. Describe Haley’s opinions on the slave trading business. In what ways is he being harsh, or is he being realistic?

Chapters 2-3
1. Compare and contrast George’s character to his master’s. What does Mr. Harris’s actions lead George to conclude about slavery?

2. Compare George’s sense of religion to Eliza’s. Why is he unsure of his own faith, but confident in Eliza’s?

Chapters 4-5
1. How...