The first time they met was on the board and Tom saved Eva’s life. After several conversations, they found that they had something similar and quickly became friends. Eva thought that she wanted to give Uncle Tom more happiness, so she convinced her father to buy Uncle Tom from Haley. The communications between Eva and Uncle Tom was always peaceful and joyful since both are Christians. Uncle Tom song songs from bible to Eva while Eva read bible for him. The relationship between them could be considered as the resonance of two similar souls. The happiness Eva brought to Uncle Tom was so strong that even after the death of the little girl, when Uncle Tom was treated with harm, he could bear the pain.
It was unusual for slave owners to have such a good relationship with their slaves at that time. However, Eva treated all the slaves in her house as her family. …show more content…
The girl did not believe any kindness at first since her childhood was filled up with beat and scold. Topsy’s behavior during the teaching period of Miss Ophelia almost made everyone completely disappointed. However, Eva did not abandon her and tried to use her own Christianity qualities to effect Topsy. “‘Oh, Miss Eva, I is tryin!’ said Topsy, earnestly; ‘but, Lor, it’s so hard to be good!’ Pears like I an’t used to it, no ways (Stowe 269)!’” With Eva’s influence, Topsy started to consider that she should be a good girl. After the death of Eva, her sadness was real and even want to leave with Eva. Also, because of Eva’s action, Miss Ophelia changed her opinion to the poor black girl and treated her with real