Dube expresses that he thinks a lot of Mr. Wheeler, but expresses to Russell that he isn’t ‘Tomming’ (reference to Uncle Tom). What does this reference mean? (Chapter 9)

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Dube expresses that he thinks a lot of Mr. Wheeler, but expresses to Russell that he isn’t ‘Tomming’ (reference to Uncle Tom). What does this reference mean? (Chapter 9)

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Asked by Gabriel T #727127 on 3/11/2018 6:52 PM

Last updated by kathy t #769239 on 3/14/2018 1:12 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/11/2018 6:56 PM

Tomming means to be nice or subservient to white people. The term is an allusion to the book Uncle Tom. The character of Tom was subservient to his white masters.

Answered by kathy t #769239 on 3/14/2018 1:12 AM

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