Questions About Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about Uncle Tom’s Cabin, please sign up.

Answered Questions (9)

I am 14 years old, and I want to know if it is a boring book, or hard to understand. So is would it be a good book for my age?

rzells Why not read it? I read it when I was nine or ten, and understood it well. Reading books not intended for your age group will improve your reading ski…moreWhy not read it? I read it when I was nine or ten, and understood it well. Reading books not intended for your age group will improve your reading skills. I'm fourteen too, and laughing at those people who think teens should read only YA! I rarely read it, to be honest. (less)

flag

I just recently got this book and I'm going to read it for an essay I have to write in a few months, can anyone give me their opinion on why it should be read, why you think its good or not, how it inspires anyone, why it should be taught all through out high school classes or not taught, even if you believe it should not be taught?

Ashley I read this book in about a week, and I thought it was compelling not just as an education of the slavery era, but because of the characters, includin…moreI read this book in about a week, and I thought it was compelling not just as an education of the slavery era, but because of the characters, including their motivations and the mental traps that allowed slavery to exist. The character's stories and relationships were also a very good reason to read the book, with each plight saying something about the times and the immorality that existed back then. I don't think it was a racist book at all -- in fact the author was clearly arguing against slavery -- but rather set in a very racist time. But the whole thing is very enlightening and worth the read.(less)

flag

What is the significance of Evangeline’s St. Clare’s name?

Aldo Do not know if my answer is correct, but from what I understood, the character is so close to God and the Bible, and always presents such a softhearte…moreDo not know if my answer is correct, but from what I understood, the character is so close to God and the Bible, and always presents such a softhearted conduct towards every human being, including slaves. So, she preaches the Gospel (Gospel in Latin is evangelium). So, basically, Evangeline is a name that refers to the Gospel.(less)

flag

What are the sexuality, profanity, and violence content of this book?