Emancipation of Slavery

“It was on his grave, my friends, that I resolved, before God, that I would never own another slave while it was possible to free him-that nobody, through me, should ever run the risk of being parted from home and friends and dying on a lonely plantation, as he died. So when you rejoice in your freedom, think that you owe it to that good old soul, and pay it back in kindness to his wife and children. Think of your freedom every time you see UNCLE TOM’S CABIN. And let it be a memorial to put you all in mind to follow in his steps, and be as honest and faithful and Christian as he was.” (Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Page 434)
This is the last paragraph in the book. When George Shelby returns home he tells all the slaves that he will pay them and that when he dies they will all be free. He says the reason for their freedom is Uncle Tom. Tom had a very big impact on Shelby’s life. Shelby looks at Uncle Tom’s Cabin where he was taken away from his family. He tells his slaves to look at Uncle Tom’s Cabin when they think of freedom. This book ends sort of on a happy note because the slaves get emancipation but Uncle Tom dies which isn’t good. But overall the book has a happy ending.