Importance of the Setting in Uncle Toms Cabin :: Uncle Toms Cabin Essays

Importance of the Setting in Uncle Toms Cabin         The book, Uncle Toms Cabin was manifestly a novel w here(predicate) the setting was the major factor in the plot of the story.  If this had taken place in any other  area, like Canada, there would non founder even been as story because thraldom did not exist there.  Therefore the South was the prime region to have this plot revolve around.  Everything contained here contributed to the actions of the characters, which will be explained in the following paragraphs.         The setting was such an important influence because, like I said before, it took place down in the South.  This is where slaveholding was at its peak and was used and abused by almost every citizen.  The black race was treated harshly just because of their color.  They were beaten, over-worked, and disrespected.  Most of them were illiterate as well which did not help o ne bit.  In turn they could not make intelligent decisions, better yet pursue what they wanted.  Even if they had that ability though, that pickaxe was not available because they were black.           The details of the setting that influenced the actions of the characters were, again, the time period and where it took place.  However this was not the only thing that persuaded the characters because they influenced each other.  The citizens followed the crowd and did not have their own opinions.  If some persons idea differed from that of the majority, he/she would not dare speak up because they feared rejection. Legree was one of the people looked up to and respected even though what he was dong was totally wrong.  Since he had power and money though, he was admired.  The only 3 people that actually did take a stand, if you will, were George Shelby Jr., Augustine St.  Clare, and his daughter, Evangeline. The se three characters opposed slavery and tried to do something about it. (Unfortunately, though, the St.  Clares efforts were diminished because they both died).  They were the citizens that should have been looked up to and followed.         Specific examples that show the settings influence on the characters were all over the book.  The next three excerpts will give you an illustration of them.