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Violence
Some
Brutal physical abuse of enslaved people including whipping; Tom's death; violence depicted as an argument against slavery
Language
Barely any
Period language including racial slurs used by characters; no modern profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
References to sexual exploitation of enslaved women; not graphically depicted
Substance Use
None
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores the psychological dehumanization of slavery; Stowe's portrayal of Black characters is well-intentioned but reflects 19th-century paternalistic attitudes
What this book is about
Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel follows Uncle Tom, a devout enslaved man sold away from his family, and the various enslaved people and slaveholders whose lives intersect with his. Written to expose the human cost of slavery to Northern readers, it became the best-selling novel of the 19th century and a catalytic text in the abolitionist movement.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic depictions of slavery including physical abuse and whipping
Racial slurs in period dialogue
Death of a beloved protagonist
Dated racial stereotypes in characterization
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