Categorías: Todo - oppression - racism - freedom - identity

por Gerald Cheah hace 2 años

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Overview of Kindred

The narrative explores the harrowing and complex experiences of slavery, emphasizing the brutal methods used to control and dehumanize slaves, such as physical and psychological violence, lack of education, and constant fear.

Overview of Kindred

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