The Role of Mother for Slave Women in Harriet Jacobs´...

According to the dictionary, the word â€Å"Mother† is defined as a woman in relation to a child whom she has given birth to showing maternal tenderness or affection. The definition clearly defines a stage in womans life that should be a pleasant and happy experience, but thats not the case for everybody. The dehumanizing acts of slavery are eminent in many novels, such as Incidents in the Life of Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs and Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. In these novels, slave women were not suppose to enjoy the role of mother. It was either physically taken away or their mother instincts were brutally effected. Slave mothers had to face many consequences and sacrifices for their life and the life of their loved ones. When reading Stowe and Jacob’s novel, there is a constant theme which focuses on mothers. However, they were portrayed differently which is ironic because both novels are about slavery, during the same time period. The different v iews on slavery show many incidents where a mother showed an immense amount of strength and the other, a weaker side. How can we contrast the strengths and weaknesses of mothers in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl and Uncle Toms Cabin through Eliza and Linda? Linda is one who is perceived as a strong willed mother, but when unraveling her layers, she is not. Then theres Eliza, who finds strength in the footsteps of God making her a true heroine and mother in the end. William states that: Enslaved peopleShow MoreRelatedFeminine Mystique12173 Words   |  49 PagesFrom Rosie to Lucy Questions students must answer in a 500-word (minimum) essay: 1) Describe the post-WWII frustrations felt by women such as Betty Friedan. 2) During the era of â€Å"Rosie the Riveter†, what gains did women make in the workforce? How did these women feel about themselves and their contributions? What did society as a whole think? 3) What role did mass media play during the 1950s and 1960s in regard to supporting or undermining the â€Å"feminine mystique†? 4) Which television