Simon Legree

Simon Legree is the main antagonist of the classic anti-slavery book Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Stowe.

Trivia

 * Whlist Legree was played seriously in the original novel, several stage plays lighten his crimes and play him in a more over the top fashion. It is also common for Legree to be arrested at the end of these versions.
 * In the 1927 version, Legree's death is shown when he freaks after seeing the ghost of Tom (or his delusion of it) and has a fatal heart attack.
 * Due to the christian themes of the novel as well as Legree's atrocities and rejection of any opportunities at penitence, it is certain Legree will be going straight to Hell.