Kindred: The Fight Flashcard

Front

What surprising choice does Mr. Weylin give Dana?

Back

Dana can choose to stay on the plantation.

Front

Why does Alice become a slave on the Weylin plantation?

Back

Alice becomes a slave because she helped Isaac (a slave) escape.

Front

Who was Rufus fighting with?

Back

Rufus was fighting with Isaac.

Front

Alice is born ___________

Back

Alice is born Free.

Front

What does Rufus want Dana to do?

Back

Rufus wants Dana to convince Alice to have a relationship with him.

Front

What is the significance of Dana's ability to choose in the story?

Back

Dana's ability to choose highlights themes of autonomy and power dynamics in slavery.

Front

How does Alice's past influence her actions on the plantation?

Back

Alice's past of being free influences her desire to escape and her relationship with Rufus.

Front

What role does Rufus play in Dana's life?

Back

Rufus serves as both a connection to the past and a source of conflict for Dana.

Front

What does the plantation symbolize in 'Kindred'?

Back

The plantation symbolizes the historical realities of slavery and the struggle for freedom.

Front

How does the relationship between Dana and Rufus evolve throughout the story?

Back

The relationship evolves from one of dependency to a complex mix of power and emotional ties.