Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Chapter 9: riassunto
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In Chapter 9, Senator Bird defends a law against helping fugitives, but Eliza’s arrival with Harry moves him to arrange their escape from his house. Mrs. Bird supplies clothing, including their dead child’s belongings, and the senator takes mother and son to John Van Trompe, who promises protection.
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- Mrs. Bird condemns the law her husband supports and insists that Christian duty requires helping people in distress.
- Eliza arrives exhausted with Harry, and the household gives them warmth, rest, and reassurance.
- Eliza explains that Harry’s sale drives her flight across broken river ice, moving the family and servants to tears.
- Senator Bird plans a secret journey, while Mrs. Bird gathers clothing and gives Harry belongings from her dead son.
- Bird and Cudjoe take Eliza and Harry over muddy roads to John Van Trompe’s secluded farmhouse.
- Van Trompe promises protection, and Bird leaves money for Eliza before departing to catch his stage.
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