(精品)HarrietBeecherStowe(1811-1896)

,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,第四级,第五级,*,*,Harriet Beecher Stowe(1811-1896),Uncle Toms Cabin(1852),Harriet Beecher Stowe House,in Cincinnati Ohio,Upon meeting Harriet Beecher Stowe for the first time,Abraham Lincoln reportedly said,“So this is the little lady who made this big war.”,WHITE FEMALE CHARACTERS,Every author will reflect herself in her novel.So we can find something about Harriet Beecher Stowe and the time she lived in at her novel and characters.Especially the social problems at that time.,(1)Eva,-Eva,also referred to in the book as Evangeline.She laments the existence of slavery and sees no difference between blacks and whites.After befriending Tom while still a young girl,Eva becomes one of the most important figures in his life.,a symbol of the authors hope,equality,(2)Miss Ophelia,-Evas aunt.Like most of the whites,Ophelia opposes slavery in the abstract.However,Ophelia realizes her failings and learns to see slaves as human beings.,Ophelia stands for most persons at that time.They have mercy on slaves and treats their slaves warmly,but they couldnt give up the traditional views.,Stowe hoped that much of her southern audience might recognize themselves in Ophelia and reconsider their views on slavery.,(3)Marie,-Evas mom,a self-centered woman.Petty,whining,and foolish,she is the very opposite of the idealized woman figure that appears repeatedly throughout the novel.,a woman who cant get her husbands love,What role should women play in their marriage life and society life?,(4),Mrs.Shelby-,Toms old masters wife.,Mrs.Shelby not only possesses a kind heart but acts on her principles.Though she had no right to prevent her husbands decision,she does her best to help Eliza run away.But she is a little weak,she doesnt have the courage to fight against her husband.She cant save all slaves,but Eliza only.,the shadow of the authors families,No matter how unwilling she is,she has no choice but to fellow her husband.,Blacks position,Womens position,TWO PROBLEMS,WHITE MEN,WHITE WOMEN,BLACKS,peoples attitudes towards slaves were different;Northerners treated their slaves while Southerners treated them as cattle.The conflict between southern and northern intensified.Then American Civil War broke out.Abraham Lincoln gave slaves in northern respect and rights,which inspired blacks to fight for themselves,and finally won the war.,womens position was embarrassed.Compared with black males,they had the higher social state.But compared with white males,they had less rights and freedom.They were not expected to work at government.They didnt have their own properties,and had to follow their husband.,Everyone is equal!,