"The implied denunciation of slavery in Huckleberry Finn is more damaging than the frontal attack delivered by Uncle Tom's Cabin because Jim is so much more convincing as a character than is Mrs. Stowe's character." (Twain 324)
In the Introduction, in the back of the book, I realized how much of an influence slavery had in this particular time period. Not to mention, the relation to Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was really eye-opening. Uncle Tom's Cabin seemed to have muc hmore of an impact on the people of the 1850's, and it seemed that Twain's book was left alone. Jim and his journey for freedom were almost of that to Uncle Tom himself in Stowe's book. I am not necessarily sure if I can wholeheartedly agree with that particular quote, but I can see a relation between the two stories.
Posted by The Gentle Giant at October 26, 2005 04:16 PMI can't say I've read "Uncle Tom's Cabin" but I know the basic plot. I don't think I agree with the quote, whether I've read the book or not. While Clemens addresses slavery in the novel, it is not extremely hard-hitting or damaging. It is realistic, not over done.
Posted by: Vanessa at October 27, 2005 01:45 AM