# Uncle Tom’s Cabin — Character guide

> Key figures in Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

- [Uncle Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/uncle_tom.md): A devout enslaved man sold away from his family, whose faith endures through suffering.
- [Eliza Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/eliza_harris.md): A desperate mother who flees slavery with her son across the ice-choked Ohio River.
- [Eva St. Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/eva_st_clare.md): The angelic young daughter of Augustine St. Clare who befriends Tom and influences those around her.
- [Augustine St. Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/augustine_st_clare.md): Tom's kind but morally conflicted master in New Orleans, who struggles with the institution of slavery.
- [Simon Legree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/simon_legree.md): A brutal and sadistic plantation owner who becomes Tom's final master.
- [Miss Ophelia St. Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/miss_ophelia.md): Augustine's practical, principled cousin from Vermont who comes to manage his household.
- [George Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/george_harris.md): Eliza's husband, a brilliant and proud enslaved man who escapes to Canada.
- [Cassy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/cassy.md): A tragic, intelligent enslaved woman on Legree's plantation who plots her escape.
- [Topsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/topsy.md): A wild, mischievous enslaved girl who is transformed by Miss Ophelia's love.
- [Aunt Chloe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/aunt_chloe.md): Tom's devoted wife and a skilled cook on the Shelby plantation.
- [George Shelby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/george_shelby.md): The Shelbys' son who grows up to redeem his father's promise to Tom.
- [Haley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/haley.md): A coarse slave trader who buys Tom and Harry from Mr. Shelby.
- [Marie St. Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/marie_st_clare.md): Augustine's selfish, hypochondriac wife who mistreats the household slaves.
- [Emmeline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/emmeline.md): A young enslaved woman bought by Legree who befriends Cassy.
- [Tom Loker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/tom_loker.md): A rough slave catcher who undergoes a change of heart after being injured.
- [Mr. Shelby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mr_shelby.md): A Kentucky slaveholder who sells Tom and Harry due to debt.
- [Mrs. Shelby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mrs_shelby.md): Mr. Shelby's kind-hearted wife who opposes slavery and helps Eliza escape.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/harry.md): Eliza and George Harris's young son, whose sale triggers the plot.
- [Sam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/black_sam.md): A clever, comic enslaved man on the Shelby plantation who aids Eliza's escape.
- [Phineas Fletcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/phineas_fletcher.md): A bold Quaker who helps fugitive slaves escape to Canada.
- [Simeon Halliday](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/simeon_halliday.md): A gentle Quaker who shelters Eliza and George in his home.
- [Rachel Halliday](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/rachel_halliday.md): Simeon's warm, motherly wife who cares for runaway slaves.
- [Marks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/marks.md): A shifty, comic lawyer and accomplice to Tom Loker.
- [Adolph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/adolph.md): Augustine St. Clare's vain, pampered enslaved valet.
- [Rosa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/rosa.md): A pretty enslaved maid in the St. Clare household.
- [Dinah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/dinah.md): The chaotic, self-willed cook in the St. Clare kitchen.
- [Sambo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/sambo.md): A cruel overseer on Legree's plantation.
- [Quimbo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/quimbo.md): A brutal overseer on Legree's plantation who later shows remorse.
- [Andy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/andy.md): A young enslaved boy on the Shelby plantation who helps Sam.
- [Mammy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mammy.md): An elderly enslaved woman on the Shelby plantation.
- [Henrique](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/henrique.md): Augustine St. Clare's hot-tempered young nephew.
- [Alfred St. Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/alfred_st_clare.md): Augustine's brother, a stern plantation owner from the deep South.
- [Mr. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mr_wilson.md): A kind factory owner who helps George Harris escape.
- [Madame de Thoux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/madame_de_thoux.md): A wealthy woman who turns out to be George Harris's sister.
- [Ruth Stedman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/ruth_stedman.md): A cheerful Quaker woman who helps fugitive slaves.
- [John Van Trompe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/john_van_trompe.md): A former slaveholder turned abolitionist who shelters Eliza.
- [Senator Bird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/senator_bird.md): An Ohio senator who helps Eliza despite his pro-slavery politics.
- [Mrs. Bird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mrs_bird.md): Senator Bird's compassionate wife who aids Eliza.
- [Prue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/prue.md): A miserable enslaved woman in New Orleans who dies tragically.
- [Dodo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/dodo.md): A mistreated enslaved boy on Legree's plantation.
- [Mina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mina.md): A young woman in the St. Clare household.
- [Cudjoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/cudjoe.md): An elderly enslaved man on the Shelby plantation.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/jim.md): An enslaved boy on the Shelby plantation.
- [Emily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/emily.md): A young woman mentioned in the Shelby household.
- [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/lucy.md): An enslaved woman whose baby is sold away by Haley.
- [Samuel Morris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/samuel_morris.md): A Quaker who helps George Harris escape.
- [Dolph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/dolph.md): An enslaved man on the Shelby plantation.
- [Aunt Dorcas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/aunt_dorcas.md): A Quaker woman who helps fugitive slaves.
- [Sally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/sally.md): A Quaker woman who helps fugitive slaves.
- [Hagar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/hagar.md): An elderly enslaved woman on the Shelby plantation.
- [Susan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/susan.md): An elderly enslaved woman on the Shelby plantation.
- [Jake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/jake.md): An enslaved boy on the Shelby plantation.
- [Jerry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/jerry.md): An enslaved man on the Shelby plantation.
- [Mandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mandy.md): An enslaved woman on the Shelby plantation.
- [Nathan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/nathan.md): An enslaved man on the Shelby plantation.
- [Old Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/old_peter.md): An elderly enslaved man on the Shelby plantation.
- [Mose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mose.md): An enslaved boy on the Shelby plantation.
- [Quashy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/quashy.md): An enslaved man on the Shelby plantation.
- [Jinny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/jinny.md): An enslaved woman on the Shelby plantation.
- [Mr. Skeggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/mr_skeggs.md): A keeper at the slave warehouse in New Orleans.
- [Dan Haley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/dan_haley.md): A slave trader and relative of Mr. Haley.
- [Stubbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/stubbs.md): A sailor on the boat carrying Tom south.
- [John Bunyan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/john_bunyan.md): Author of Pilgrim's Progress, referenced by characters.
- [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/characters/jesus_christ.md): Central figure of Christian faith, frequently invoked by characters.

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