Therefore, we can see how Stowe used her character, Mrs.

Birds initiative to take change and not seek permission had paid off (Stowe, 96). Bird took changer and told Eliza not to worry, that she was safe and throughout the rest of the night “no reference was made on either side, to the preceding conversation,” which demonstrates that Mrs. Without asking for Senator Bird’s approval, Mrs. The picture on the right is an image of Eliza just prior to her arrival. Within moments Eliza and Harry arrived at their door seeking shelter until they could continue on their travels to freedom, in Canada. Bird reprimands him for saying that he would follow the law and argues that he wouldn’t send away “a poor, shivering, creature from door,” if the situation were to arise (Stowe, 91).

In this same chapter Senator Bird informs his wife that “there has been a law passed forbidding people to help off the slaves that come over from Kentucky” (Stowe, 91). With her “mild blue eyes and a peach blow complexion, and the gentlest, sweetest voice in the world,” she is portrayed as a female that others would want to be recognized as (Stowe, 92). Bird is both beautiful and in charge (Stowe, 91). She is introduced as “looking the very picture of delight,” as she “was superintending the arrangements of the table,” which automatically reveals to the reader that Mrs. Bird is represented as a kind woman who feels that it is her Christian duty to help anyone in need. Bird, who live in the state of Ohio, which was a free state during the 19 th century and was often a pass through for slaves on their way to Canada. In chapter IX of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, we are introduced to Senator and Mrs.

Mr and mrs bird uncle toms cabin