A review of
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
as it appeared in the New York Times, July 16, 1853.
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Directions: After analysis and evaluation of the accompanying document:
Southern Slavery. A Glance at Uncle Tom's Cabin. FOURTH PAPER .
Answer the following short essay questions citing textual evidence.
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1. Does this book review provide bias regarding the institution of slavery?
Provide textual evidence supporting your position.
2.
According to the author, is Harriet Beecher Stowe’s portrayal of slavery in
Southern states realistic? Provide textual evidence supporting your position.
3. What is the author’s opinion of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book? Provide textual evidence to support your position.
4. What is the strength’s of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book according to the author? Provide textual evidence to support your position.
5. What are the weak nesses’s of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book according to the author? Provide textual evidence to support your position.
6. Why do you think that the author goes through great effort to praise the literary qualities of Harriet Beecher Stowe? What might his motive be?
7. How does the author attempt to compare historic slavery from Southern states slavery? Provide textual evidence to support your position.
8. What do you believe is the author’s motive in his review of Uncle Tom’s
Cabin?