Overview of Kindred

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Overview of Kindred

Themes

Discrimination

Of black people

Of slaves

Racism

Lasting impact of racism even to the 1970s

White superiority

History & Trauma

Lasting impact of racism

Freedom

To make choices

Freedom from Patriarchy/Society ( Man being in power )

(Lack Of)

Identity

As a slave owner

As a black person

As a white person

As a slave

As a person

Power & Authority

Autonomy

Ability to make independent choices for yourself

Authority figures

Slave overseers

Slave owners

Symbol

Whip

Rifle

Dana's lost arm

The Storm

Symbol of danger

Symbol of change

Children's Game

Rope/Chain

Children of Rufus & Alice

Portrayal of Dana & Alice

Books/Medicine

Bible

Map

Dana's Knife

Motifs

Subtopic

Dehumanisation and objectification of slaves

Suppression of slaves

Repression of slaves

Oppression of slaves

Detrimental societal norms

Time-travel

Home

Death

Rufus in mortral danger

Dana in mortal danger

Methods of control of slaves

No education

Humiliation

Pain

Fear

Being sold

Whipping

Violence towards slaves

Sexual violence

Mental/Psychological violence

Physical violence

Insignificance of slaves