Slavery is a tough subject to address in all respects. It was even harder to maintain mental and physical health as a slave. In order to keep themselves at least a little sane slaves would often find some personal salvation. Tom found religion, Topsy found independence, Cassy found a sense of control, and Ophelia found personal morals. All of these characters clung to their particular trait that kept them going in a cruel, prejudiced world. Each trait helped preserve a sense of belonging to oneself. Tom’s personal savior was religion. Without religion he wouldn’t have been able to endure the separation from all the people that he held dear. First Tom was taken from his wife Chloe and his children, he was separated from his benevolent Master
