Dignity In Uncle Tom's Cabin

At the core of Uncle Tom in the story of Uncle Tom’s Cabin lies a sense of honor and dignity, even to those who have none. Throughout the tale, our hero continues to bolster the virtues he obtain till his last breath. And although the dignity and respect of Tom ultimately falter and cripple his ability to become an independent man, his hope of autonomy, in this life or otherwise, cannot become destroyed by the brutality of humanity or the evident hopelessness around him. Despite the character of the righteous slave inevitably leads to his demise, and obliterates any possibility of victory on Earth, he eventually wins the greatest of battles in the fight for maintaining his character.

Throughout the life of Uncle Tom, the audience
Despite the separation from his family, Tom chose to trust in the Lord, and to comply as needed. And that went in his favor, as he resided with the St. Clares, nearly gaining his freedom. But fortune did not reside with Uncle Tom, and he became traded to Simon Legree, a man without conscience. Even with everyone in the Legree plantation telling him that hope did not dwell there, Tom stood his ground, even as Simon Legree punished him and beat him for his dignity and righteousness. Tom’s goodness did not lead him towards autonomy, however; in fact, it may have brought him further away. However, he still gained victory over evil, despite never winning a physical fight, and left Earth for a better place.

As the life of Uncle Tom ends in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, the titular character maintains his convictions amid crisis, and serves as an inspiration to future generations who read of his adventures. Furthermore, the struggle of keeping character resonates with those in times of struggle, and Uncle Tom’s Cabin exemplifies perseverance with all of the protagonists, whether they succeed or not. Ultimately, Uncle Tom succeeds, not in gaining his freedom on Earth, but by honoring God and keeping true to His