Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 5: Eliza Finds a Refuge
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
God gave a loaf to every bird
The rest of the girls are introduced to Sara Crewe. Sara's first French lesson does not go as Miss Minchin planned.
Lord Steyne makes a strong suggestion to Lady Blanche. Becky meets a sympathetic party and continues to make a positive impression.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
With their father away at war, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy make plans for Christmas. A letter from their father arrives.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
The youngest of three sons frees an enchanted castle from its spell.
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
The Murray girls tell Agnes Grey of the happenings while she was with family. Rosalie shows herself to be rather vain.
Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.
"See dis pictyah in my han’?"
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
The Chorus recites a sonnet for the audience.
Juliet anxiously awaits the arrival of her nurse, who brings news of her meeting with Romeo.
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
Honor and the use of laws and force to succeed in acquiring and maintaining power.