This is a really important narrative moment. It not only portrays Tom's devotion to his owner, but is resistance to leave the life that is in the now to the life that isn't guaranteed. In a more broad sense it portrays slavery and the harshness of it. It's the only life he's ever sadly known.

This sentence really stood out to me because it shows that religion at the forefront, is used as a justification for slavery and the lack of " betrayal" regarding not fulfilling the task of Haley. it becomes an interesting center point in the narrative as the more things go along, other characters steadily rely on religion as a end to the means.

This is yet again another mention of religion within the novel. However this time, it serves as a moment narratively where Eliza encourages George to have faith in his religion. It presents a level of duality because prior in the text, religion. was presented as frame as to why a slave would fulfill the request.

Steam boats were methods of transportation but also tourist attractions of the day. Just as the name sounds they were operated on steam, usually through using coal as a means of energy. Now a days, ships run entirely different and while there are steam boats in the world, they are few and far between.

This statement ultimately encapsulates the reality of the time. Although Randall adamantly took a stand, he was ultimately punished both for the act of " defiance" but also just for being himself. Additionally, they make reference to the " pistol ball", a type of ammunition that was popularized during that time.

This is an important turning point within the narrative. Randall was described to be a larger man with a greater build. He had never had any issues under the prior overseer but as the narrative describes that dynamic quickly faded under Cook. This acts as an important turning point because not only is Cook's authority challenged, but it's a moment of the reclaiming of a greater power.