Simon Legree (Noun)
Meaning 1
The cruel slave dealer in an anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The character of Simon Legree in Uncle Tom's Cabin is often cited as one of the most despicable villains in American literature.
- Simon Legree's brutal treatment of his slaves was a stark contrast to the kindness and compassion shown by other characters in the novel.
- The portrayal of Simon Legree in the novel was meant to expose the harsh realities of slavery and the cruel men who profited from it.
- Simon Legree's name has become synonymous with cruelty and oppression, symbolizing the worst aspects of the slave trade.
- In the novel, Simon Legree's character serves as a foil to the more sympathetic characters, highlighting the moral bankruptcy of the slave trade.
Meaning 2
A cruel employer who demands excessive work from the employees.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.