In the book Uncle Tom's Cabin what is ironic about the following passage from this chapter? “I am sorry to part with Tom, I must say. You ought to let him cover the whole balance of the debt; and you would, Haley, if you had any conscience.”

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

In the book Uncle Tom's Cabin what is ironic about the following passage from this chapter? “I am sorry to part with Tom, I must say. You ought to let him cover the whole balance of the debt; and you would, Haley, if you had any conscience.”

In chapter 1 of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin what is ironic about the following passage from this chapter? “I am sorry to part with Tom, I must say. You ought to let him cover the whole balance of the debt; and you would, Haley, if you had any conscience.”

Asked by aaliyah c #337509 on 9/22/2013 12:45 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/22/2013 12:57 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 9/22/2013 12:57 PM

Shelby is loathe to part with Tom, who has been his loyal servant since boyhood. Shelby wants the sale of Tom to cover his whole debt. This whole situation is ironic because Shelby is selling the man he has grown up with since boyhood and claims he is special to him.

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