In at least 100 words, describe the language that Stowe uses as George describes "his country" in Chapter 11. How is the motif of "country" developed, and how does it reveal George's emotional state?

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In at least 100 words, describe the language that Stowe uses as George describes "his country" in Chapter 11. How is the motif of "country" developed, and how does it reveal George's emotional state?

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Clark Sloan · Answer 1

In Chapter 11, we witness a discussion between Mr. Wilson and George. Mr. Wilson is a well-meaning man who feels bad about George's situation, but he believes that the solution is not breaking the law. He says that he feels bad to see George breaking the laws of his country. This leads to a conversation about the concept of "country." George argues that he owes no allegiance to a country which enslaves him, denies him basic rights and does not give him any means of improving himself. Moreover, the laws are imposed on slaves with no consent from them, and they offer them no protection. This reveals that George is in an emotional state, but also that he has thought about these concepts carefully and that he feels his actions are morally and legally fair.