it was a catalyst
This best-seller dramatised the slavery issue and atracted many people to the Abolitionist cause, and to helping organise the Underground Railroad.
It dramatised the victim status of the runaways, and led to many people becoming Aboitionists.
Yes, it follows Tom and his journey through three seperate masters after he is sold off multiple times.
Throughout the book Tom lives in mutliple living areas. but not the Same cabin