to Canada where they will be free of their slave owners. One example of this is when Mrs. Shelby distracts the slave traders to allow more time for Eliza to escape further away (Heath Anthology P. 2316). It was at this point that Mrs. Shelby, in contrast to Eliza, never has had the courage to denounce slavery. This was realistic because it was an example of the Underground Railroad, which was a secret network of people who helped runaway slaves find safety in the north to Canada. In addition to the Connection of slavery in this novel, it reflects that of Frederick Douglas’ characterization with Tom from “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Frederick Douglas was an American slave who escaped the south. Douglas wrote a folk song called “Steal Away To Jesus” which told a story of slaves escaping to the north away from slavery (P. 2655). This is also similar to Eliza running off to Canada. Another similar aspect of Douglas’ experiences and Stowe’s novel deals with the opportunity to learn to read. Douglas was a slave who had the chance to learn to read and write just like Tom did in Stowe’s novel. Douglas saw that he had the chance to learn to read, so he took it before he had to move on to another slave owner (P. 1780). Douglas learns to read from a white mistress related to his slave owner (P. 1776). This was similar to how Tom learned to read in the novel. Both of these characters had a huge advantage over the other slaves by being able to read and write. They were able to use their newly found talents to teach others. Stowe realistically presents slavery, because every aspect of it is true and has been backed up by several sources. She shows the truth and evidence to what slaves had to go through in America....
