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Uncle Tom's Cabin (the play)

"Uncle Tom's Cabin" is a stage adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s influential novel, portraying the struggles of enslaved African Americans and the cruelty of slavery. The play aims to evoke empathy and highlight moral issues surrounding human rights and justice. Through powerful characters like Uncle Tom and other enslaved individuals, it illustrates themes of sacrifice, faith, and resilience. While historically significant, the play has also been criticized for portraying racial stereotypes. Its primary purpose is to raise awareness about slavery’s inhumanity and inspire social change.