Uncle Tom's Cabin Characters Flashcards

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Who is the first master of Tom?

George Shelby

Simon Legree

Arthur Shelby (correct)

Augustine St. Clare

Who is Emily Shelby?

Wife of Mr. Shelby and mother of George Shelby.

What is George Shelby's promise regarding Tom?

To buy Tom back when he is a man.

What happens to Uncle Tom?

He is beaten to death by Legree, Sambo, and Quimbo. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Aunt Chloe?

Uncle Tom's wife and the Shelbys' cook. Signup and view all the answers

What does Eliza Harris do?

Escapes to Canada after realizing her son is going to be sold. Signup and view all the answers

Why does George Harris escape?

He learns he is going to be sold 'down the river'. Signup and view all the answers

What is Haley known for?

Being an insensitive owner and businessman. Signup and view all the answers

What role do Sam and Andy play in Eliza's escape?

They delay the search to allow Eliza to escape. Signup and view all the answers

Who helps secure the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act?

Senator Bird. Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event befalls Rachel?

She is deceived into believing she was going to work with her husband and then sold. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Phineas Fletcher?

He drives escaped slaves to a safe place. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Augustine St. Clare?

He is stabbed in a street brawl and dies before he can free Tom. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Evangeline St. Clare?

Aka Eva, she is a loving child and St. Clare's only light. Signup and view all the answers

What does Marie St. Clare want to do with her slaves?

She wants to send them to be beaten and whipped. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Topsy?

An uneducated slave given to Ophelia to test her missionary skills. Signup and view all the answers

How does Simon Legree treat his slaves?

He treats them cruelly and uses them like animals. Signup and view all the answers

What tragic fate befalls Cassy?

She is sold from one bad master to another until ending up with Legree. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Sambo and Quimbo?

Cruel overseers of Legree plantation who beat Tom to death. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mammy's role?

She is Marie's personal slave who stays up all night caring for her. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Rosa?

She is sent to a slave warehouse. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Arthur Shelby: First master of Tom; good but flawed, sold Tom and Harry to settle debts. Ultimately dies without attempting to repurchase Tom.
Emily Shelby: Mr. Shelby's wife; treats slaves kindly to alleviate her guilt; works with Aunt Chloe attempts to buy Tom back.
George Shelby: Son of Mr. Shelby; tries to educate Tom. Promises to buy Tom back as an adult and, after finding him, frees all his slaves and becomes an abolitionist.
Uncle Tom: A loyal and obedient slave; deeply religious and morally upright; experiences multiple sales before being beaten to death by Legree's overseers.
Aunt Chloe: Wife of Uncle Tom; serves as the Shelbys' cook; tries to gather money to buy her husband back.
Eliza Harris: A slave from the Shelby plantation who escapes to Canada after learning of her son's sale; biracial (mulatto).
George Harris: Eliza's husband, works on a different plantation; escapes after being threatened with sale; previously faced harsh treatment due to his owner's jealousy.
Harry Harris: Son of Eliza and George, escapes to Canada alongside his mother; depicted as a talented performer.
Haley: Unsympathetic slave trader and owner; acquires Tom and employs men to recover escaped slaves.
Sam and Andy: Two slaves sent to find Eliza but deliberately delay to help her escape.
Tom Loker: Hired slave hunter; initially pursues Eliza and family but undergoes a change after being shot and cared for by a kind Quaker.
Marks: Loker's business partner who ultimately abandons him.
Senator and Mrs. Bird: Reside in Ohio; Senator supports the Fugitive Slave Act, while Mrs. Bird opposes it. They assist Eliza and Harry with shelter and food.
Rachel: A slave tricked into believing she was to work with her husband but ends up sold. Her son is sold while she is unaware; ultimately takes her own life.
Simeon and Rachel Halliday: Quaker couple who assist George, Eliza, and Harry with housing.
Phineas Fletcher: Helps transport escaping slaves; struggles with his Quaker beliefs after a violent encounter.
Augustine St. Clare: Uncle Tom's third owner; struggles with his faith and has a soft spot for his daughter Eva; dies before fulfilling his promise to free Tom.
Alfred St. Clare: Augustine's insensitive twin who displays little care for the enslaved.
Evangeline St. Clare (Eva): A compassionate child who is deeply loved by her father; has a close bond with Tom and inspires goodness in others before dying young.
Marie St. Clare: Augustine's selfish wife; tends to fabricate illnesses and mistreats slaves after St. Clare's death.
Mrs. Ophelia: Northern relative of St. Clare; organizes household activities and tries to raise Topsy in a strict Christian environment.
Topsy: Uneducated slave; initially delinquent but undergoes a transformation through the kindness of Eva.
Simon Legree: A cruel and wealthy plantation owner; treats slaves harshly and is particularly hostile to Tom.
Legree's parents: His father is insensitive and absent, while his mother is portrayed as loving and Christian but dies.
Cassy: A slave on Legree's plantation; endures a horrific life with multiple tragedies; possesses significant resilience.
Emmeline: A young, attractive slave sold alongside Tom; becomes Legree's new concubine after Cassy.
Susan: Emmeline's mother; pleads to have her child purchased by a new master who is unable to afford her.
Sambo and Quimbo: Overseers on Legree's plantation; notorious for their cruel treatment of slaves; responsible for Tom's death.
Mammy: Personal servant to Marie; provides care during the night for her mistress.
Rosa: Disorganized cook for St. Clare family; ends up in a slave warehouse due to her inefficiency.

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Test your knowledge of the characters in 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' with these flashcards. Each card provides key details about important figures such as Arthur Shelby and Emily Shelby. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic novel.