Uncle Tom’s Cabin · Character
Jesus Christ
Central figure of Christian faith, frequently invoked by characters.
minor
Also known as Jesus, Christ, Lord Jesus
First appearance: volume i i in which the reader is introduced to a man of humanity
Jesus Christ's tie to Uncle Tom is one of the pressures that moves Uncle Tom’s Cabin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Uncle Tom (psychological): Tom maintains a constant, prayerful, and visionary relationship with Jesus Christ, who serves as his source of strength and moral compass. With Uncle Tom (psychological): Tom maintains a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- St. Clare household and Shelby family
- Diverse minor characters and slave traders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The "Endnotes" chapter serves as the dramatic climax because it abruptly shifts the narrative focus from the c…
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Tom maintains a constant, prayerful, and visionary relationship with Jesus Christ, who… How this plays out →
- Uncle Tom
psychological · positive
Tom maintains a constant, prayerful, and visionary relationship with Jesus Christ, who… How this plays out →
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See Jesus Christ in volume i i in which the reader is introduced to a man of humanity