Uncle Tom's Cabin

by

Harriet Beecher Stowe

A young slave child from abusive circumstances, Topsy is purchased by St. Clare and given to Ophelia in order that she might raise her and teach her Christian values. Initially Topsy misbehaves, but after befriending Eva and learning to love her, and to be loved, Topsy accepts Christian teachings and moves north with Miss Ophelia, who purchases Topsy and frees her, treating her as a daughter.

Topsy Quotes in Uncle Tom's Cabin

The Uncle Tom's Cabin quotes below are all either spoken by Topsy or refer to Topsy. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Slavery and Race Theme Icon
).
Chapter 20 Quotes

But, of course, I didn’t want you to confess things you didn’t do . . . that’s telling a lie, just as much as the other.

Related Characters: Miss Ophelia (speaker), Topsy
Page Number: 279
Explanation and Analysis:

Laws, now, is it?

Related Characters: Topsy (speaker)
Page Number: 279
Explanation and Analysis:
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Topsy Quotes in Uncle Tom's Cabin

The Uncle Tom's Cabin quotes below are all either spoken by Topsy or refer to Topsy. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Slavery and Race Theme Icon
).
Chapter 20 Quotes

But, of course, I didn’t want you to confess things you didn’t do . . . that’s telling a lie, just as much as the other.

Related Characters: Miss Ophelia (speaker), Topsy
Page Number: 279
Explanation and Analysis:

Laws, now, is it?

Related Characters: Topsy (speaker)
Page Number: 279
Explanation and Analysis: