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Detailed explanation-1: -Book Summary. Arthur Shelby, a Kentucky farmer and slaveowner, is forced by debt to sell two slaves-Uncle Tom and Harry, the young son of his wife’s servant Eliza-to a trader named Haley.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mr. Shelby has fallen into debt and must sell several slaves to raise money, or else he will lose all his land and property. He tells Haley of a fine slave he owns, Uncle Tom-an uncommonly good and honest man, and a devout Christian.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mrs. Shelby is horrified; he has promised Tom his freedom, and she has assured Eliza her child is safe. Shelby admits that Haley held a mortgage on their property and that he was forced to choose between selling those two and selling everything, including all their slaves.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the story, Uncle Tom is a slave of Authur Shelby who was sold to a different master despite being a loyal slave who had a true respect and love for his master. Mr. Shelby was a kinder master than most, and rarely beat his slaves. The only reason he was going to sell them was because he was in great debt.