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
