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
