Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 6: Uncle Tom Says Good-Bye
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mr. Haley arrives to take Tom.
Mr. Haley arrives to take Tom.
The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The reader is introduced to Mr. Shelby, Uncle Tom, and Aunt Chloe. Mr. Shelby's money problems create an unfortunate situation for Uncle Tom and Eliza.
Master George sets out to find Uncle Tom, having learned of his being sold from Ophelia's letter, but is to late to do any good.
After returning to the Shelby home, Master George sets his slaves free.
"In de dead of night I sometimes,"
Brownie asks Uncle Jerry Beaver about a sign. Jerry makes a mistake as to the meaning of the sign’s phrase. Tommy Fox sets him straight.
Uncle Tom quickly earns the trust of Mr. St. Clare. Eva assists Uncle Tom in writing a letter to his family.
"De ol’ time’s gone, de new time’s hyeah"
"Oh, de grubbin’–hoe ’s a–rustin’ in de co’nah,"
Master George says his goodbye's to Uncle Tom.
The various members of the St. Clare family are introduced to the reader.
In a small and lonely cabin out of noisy traffic’s way,
"Daih ’s a moughty soothin’ feelin’"
Aunt Chloe approaches Mrs. Shelby with a plan to get Uncle Tom back.
Christy’s uncle is found to be passenger on the Tallahatchie. The family members are reunited.
After overhearing a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Shelby, Eliza decides to take action to save Harry. Uncle Tom is told of his fate.
While traveling with Mr. Haley, Uncle Tom encounters Evangeline St. Clare. An act of kindness by Tom does not go unnoticed.
"Wintah time hit comin’ Stealin’ thoo de night;"
"On the wide veranda white,"
Eliza, continuing on her journey to Canada, receives some assistance from the Quakers. Eliza receives news regarding her husband, George.
"My muvver’s ist the nicest one"
"I ’s feelin’ kin’ o’ lonesome in my little room to–night,"
Eliza puts herself in danger to avoid capture. Sam and Andy return to the Shelby home with good news.
Eva gives a gift to all the slaves before passing. Mr. St. Clare stays true to his word regarding Tom's freedom. Ophelia makes a request of Mr. St. Clare. Another tragedy strikes the St. Clare household.