He refused to beat a fellow slave on Legree's plantation
No, Simon Legree did not directly kill Uncle Tom in the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. However, his cruel treatment and abuse of Uncle Tom ultimately lead to his death.
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yes in the book of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Simon Legree is a fictional character from Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." He is portrayed as a cruel and merciless slave owner known for his brutal treatment of slaves, particularly Uncle Tom. Legree represents the epitome of the evil and inhumane nature of slavery.
Uncle Tom refused to disclose the location of the runaway slaves to Simon Legree, despite being threatened with violence. He remained loyal to his fellow slaves and refused to betray them. Ultimately, his refusal led to his tragic fate at the hands of Simon Legree.
The three owners in Uncle Tom's Cabin are Mr. Shelby, Mr. Haley, and Simon Legree.
Uncle Tom replied to Simon Legree saying he did not know where the run away slaves were hiding. He chose to prioritize his integrity and fidelity to his beliefs rather than betray his fellow slaves.
Harriet Beecher Stowe authored Uncle Tom's Cabin. Published in 1852, the novel played a significant role in shaping public opinion towards abolition and the issue of slavery in the United States.
Simon Legree is a fictional character in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." He dies at the end of the novel, but no specific date of death is provided as the novel does not focus on the character's death.
Simon Legree disliked Tom because he saw him as a threat to his authority and believed that Tom's values and beliefs conflicted with his own cruel and oppressive behavior. Legree did not like Tom's integrity and kindness, which highlighted Legree's own flaws and made him feel insecure and challenged.