Uncle Tom's Cabin
In the book Uncle Tom's Cabin why do you think Mr. Shelby calls Harry “Jim Crow”?
In chapter 1 of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin why do you think Mr. Shelby calls Harry “Jim Crow”?
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Mr. Shelby calls the boy "Jim Crow," which is a stereotypical name for a black clown or minstrel. Shelby is going to make the boy dance for a piece of fruit.
