The title and content of another book Wright published, the collection of short stories "Uncle Tom's Children" (1938), suggest the inspiration Stowe's work provided Wright in his own books. Both "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "Uncle Tom's Children" exploit the term "Uncle Tom," attacking an African American who seems to act in a subservient manner toward white people. However, while these two titles are similar and contain similar themes, Wright's "Native Son" can also be considered reactionary against "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Bigger Thomas is the antithesis of Uncle Tom. Bigger is fearful of and angry toward white society. He also lacks the religious background and Christian faith that Uncle Tom possessed. This contrast between the characters of Bigger Thomas and Uncle Tom may be Wright's attempt to show the contemporary racial conflicts that persisted long after the publication of Stowe's novel in 1852.