How Did 'Uncle Tom' Go from Hero to Traitor?

09/05/2025 8 min
How Did 'Uncle Tom' Go from Hero to Traitor?

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Episode Synopsis

In the 1850s, the abolitionist novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was America's first bestseller, and its enslaved character Uncle Tom was a heroic martyr. Learn how 'Uncle Tom' later became a biting insult in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/uncle-toms-cabin.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.