Dred
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe's second novel on the struggle against slavery was written in part in response to criticism of Uncle Tom's Cabins by both southern whites and black abolitionists. In "Fear," Stowe attempts to explore the question of slavery from an African-American perspective. Through the compelling stories of Nina Gordon, the mistress of a slave plantation, and Dread, a black revolutionary, Stowe brings to life conflicting beliefs about race, the institution of slavery, and the possibilities of violent resistance. Exploring the political and spiritual targets that fueled Dread's rebellion, Stowe creates a figure significantly different from Uncle Tom's silent Christian martyr.
