Harriet Stowe's main audience were whites, slave owners and people who thought slavery was right
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Harriet Beecher Stowe aimed to reach a wide audience with her message in "Uncle Tom's Cabin," including those who were indifferent to or supportive of slavery, in order to challenge their beliefs and humanize the impacts of the institution on individuals. She sought to appeal to the moral conscience of her readers and inspire empathy and action against slavery.