Kindred - The Fall

Dana

helpful

Evidence

Explanation

adaptable

reckless

careful

meticulous/prepared/forward-thinking

kevin

quick-thinking

tried to make up stories to protect Dana's identity

protective

Subtopic

rufus

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.

arrogant/conceited

spoilt and disrespectful

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

margaret

tom

harsh, unloving

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

attitude towards his son is very cold

Evidence:

Subtopic

cruel, aggressive

Whips the slaves without any caution, remorse or regret.

nigel

determined

determined to learn

can gain knowledge.....

intelligent

learn things very quickly, even faster than Rufus

Aunt Sarah

independent

Subtopic

resilient, strong

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

cynical and untrusting

Did not fully trust Dana initially

luke

dependable

friendly

looked out for Dana and gave her some advice

Rufus and Tom

Rufus and Margaret

Rufus and Dana

Rufus and Nigel

Dana and Kevin

metaphor

visual imagery

Insignificance of slaves

obedience vs subversion