Kategorier: Alle - relationships - obedience - adaptability - resilience

af Julitta Chia 3 år siden

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The narrative delves into the complex web of relationships among characters, highlighting the intricate dynamics and emotional bonds that define their interactions. Rufus's relationships with various characters, including his father Tom, his mother Margaret, and the slaves, particularly Dana, Nigel, and Luke, are central to the story.

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Kindred - The Fall

Themes

Motifs seen in this chapter

obedience vs subversion
Insignificance of slaves

Literary devices seen in this chapter

visual imagery
metaphor

Relationship between characters

Dana and Kevin
Rufus and Nigel
Rufus and Dana
Rufus and Margaret
Rufus and Tom

Characters

luke
friendly

looked out for Dana and gave her some advice

dependable
Aunt Sarah
cynical and untrusting

Did not fully trust Dana initially

resilient, strong

still going strong even when her children were sold and her husband had died

independent
nigel
intelligent

learn things very quickly, even faster than Rufus

determined

determined to learn

can gain knowledge.....

tom
cruel, aggressive

Whips the slaves without any caution, remorse or regret.

harsh, unloving

doesn't show sympathy to his son when he fell and broke his leg

attitude towards his son is very cold

Evidence:

margaret
rufus
spoilt and disrespectful

He gets whatever he wants, and he doesn't show respect to anyone, not even his mother.

arrogant/conceited
selfish

lacking in consideration for other people

Doesn't think when is going to do dangerous things - Takes it for granted that Dana is going to save him whenever he is in danger.

kevin
protective

Subtopic

quick-thinking

tried to make up stories to protect Dana's identity

Dana
meticulous/prepared/forward-thinking
careful
reckless
adaptable
helpful

Evidence

Explanation