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  what is similar about the two times dana goes to rufus

  Posted by montelly on Nov 11, 2009 at 08:40 AM

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  Is Rufus an improvement of his father?

  Posted by xxmiaishidaxx on Nov 4, 2009 at 03:48 PM

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  how does danas roles in the two different time periods influence her in the other time frame?  

  Posted by lneny on Nov 1, 2009 at 09:00 AM

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  how is dana reunited with kevin?

  Posted by drzchula0593 on Oct 8, 2009 at 05:06 PM

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  What are some of the most important characteristics of Dana in Kindred by: Octavia E. Butler

  Posted by legate on Oct 6, 2009 at 05:25 PM

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  What does kindred really mean?

  Posted by danadane on Sep 25, 2009 at 09:12 PM

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  How has dana changed by the end of the novel? what brought about this change and a quote to support your answer.

  Posted by kelseyh4 on Aug 8, 2009 at 11:21 AM

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  What are the names of Dana's parents in kindred? It is mentioned briefly in the book but i can't find it.

  Posted by loyantran on Jun 28, 2009 at 04:29 PM

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  Compare Rufus and his dad. Is Rufus an improvement over his father? How if at all, is Dana's influence evident on the adult Rufus?

  Posted by valo200 on Jun 10, 2009 at 01:01 AM

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  In "Kindred", where does Dana spend most of her time in the Weylin household?

  Posted by maelo on Jun 4, 2009 at 02:55 PM

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  How is love portayed between the characters in Kindred?

  Posted by cherylsr on Apr 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM

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  What was plantation life like in Maryland and how was life for a field hand as compared to a house slave?

  Posted by etprincess on Feb 9, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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  True or False Question: In Kindred, Dana and Ms.Weylin were alike in that they always forgave Rufus.           

  Posted by jess-93 on Feb 7, 2009 at 09:04 PM

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  How can Rufus impact his mother's feelings toward Dana?

  Posted by fonchi on Jan 11, 2009 at 07:48 PM

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  In "Kindred", what state did Rufus live?

  Posted by jmhughbanks on Dec 6, 2008 at 08:46 AM

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  Why is this section in Kindred call "The Rope?"

  Posted by minhbuon on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:23 PM

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  Why is the chapter in "Kindred" called "The Storm?"

  Posted by minhbuon on Nov 8, 2008 at 08:45 AM

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  In "Kindred," would Rufus Welyin be considered a courageous person? How?

  Posted by elesi on Oct 29, 2008 at 11:03 PM

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  In "Kindred", how are Kevin and Dana different and similar?

  Posted by minhbuon on Oct 16, 2008 at 10:07 PM

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  What is the Weylin plantation like? What does it look like? How large is the plantation? Are there a lot of buildings on the site?

  Posted by tkitlightli on Sep 15, 2008 at 03:37 PM

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  What was so different about Rufus, Dana and Kevin's relationship with each other in "Kindred"?

  Posted by mixtureofflavors on Jun 17, 2008 at 08:23 PM

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  What are the similarities and difference between Alice and Dana in "Kindred"?

  Posted by indian on Jun 16, 2008 at 04:49 PM

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  Where are Dana's family records in Octavia E. Butler's novel "Kindred"?

  Posted by angeleyes16 on Jun 10, 2008 at 05:18 PM

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  How does Dana influence Rufus and his attitudes toward slavery in "Kindred"?

  Posted by vcaldarola on May 6, 2008 at 09:22 PM

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  What are the similarities between Dana and Alice in "Kindred"?

  Posted by spyderman on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:19 PM

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  What are the similarities between Dana's relationship with Rufus and her relationship with Kevin in "Kindred"?

  Posted by vcaldarola on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:33 AM

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  In "Kindred," why is Dana able to survive while Alice is not?

  Posted by vcaldarola on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:28 AM

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  In "Kindred," what made Kevin look older?

  Posted by sofiene on Apr 26, 2008 at 02:10 PM

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  What role does Rufus' mom have in the formation of his character in "Kindred"? Is he influenced by her? If so, how?

  Posted by noelle88916 on Apr 24, 2008 at 01:03 PM

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  What motivates Dana to try to escape in "Kindred"?

  Posted by vcaldarola on Apr 21, 2008 at 03:50 PM

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  Whose idea was it to sell Sarah's children?

  Posted by sumanchahal on Mar 9, 2008 at 08:50 PM

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  In the novel Kindred, how does Margaret feel about Dana? How does she feel about Kevin?

  Posted by sumanchahal on Mar 4, 2008 at 06:04 PM

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  How did slaves live in the nineteenth century in Maryland? Give one example in the novel Kindred.

  Posted by sumanchahal on Mar 1, 2008 at 03:55 PM

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  In "Kindred," why does Kevin have a difficult time believing Dana's story?

  Posted by sumanchahal on Feb 28, 2008 at 06:05 PM

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  How does Dana get home because she believes that her life is in danger in the novel Kindred? Give an example.

  Posted by sumanchahal on Feb 21, 2008 at 10:21 PM

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  Why is it important to examine history from different perspectives/ points of view, knowing that we can't change history?

  Posted by lizchoxx on Jan 24, 2008 at 05:42 PM

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  In Kindred, how does the manipulation of time contribute to the overall effectiveness of the novel?

  Posted by mislittleshorti on Dec 21, 2007 at 05:47 PM

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  What are the controlling ideas of the book?

  Posted by ladiijonez on Dec 11, 2007 at 06:22 AM

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  Who are the main characters in Kindred?

  Posted by ladiijonez on Dec 7, 2007 at 08:05 PM

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  In what ways does Dana explode the slave stereotypes of the "house nigger"? In what ways does she transcend them?

  Posted by audriana11 on Dec 1, 2007 at 10:29 AM

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  Why does Rufus like both Dana and Alice in "Kindred"?

  Posted by kjay88 on Nov 29, 2007 at 04:52 PM

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  Kevin is stranded in the past five years, while Dana is there for almost one. How does this prolonged stay affect Kevin?

  Posted by gaiden3940 on Nov 18, 2007 at 03:19 PM

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  Discuss how Butler describes her characters from a female perspective?

  Posted by cape23 on Nov 6, 2007 at 10:10 PM

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  How did Alice's babies in The Kindred die?

  Posted by phuonglent on Aug 2, 2007 at 12:18 AM

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  Is Rufus Dana's great grandfather or her great great grandfather?

  Posted by toneloc on May 23, 2007 at 12:33 AM

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  Can you point out and explain three types of conflicts that arise in the story?

  Posted by wilsonen on Apr 16, 2007 at 08:17 AM

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  Does Dana die in the end? How does she lose her arm?

  Posted by kalynn on Apr 12, 2007 at 07:33 PM

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  What things did Sarah, Tess, and Alice sacrifice in this novel.

  Posted by mark1215 on Apr 9, 2007 at 07:59 AM

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  3 Examples of how is Rufus kind and caring? and 3 examples of how Rufus is cruel?

  Posted by italiangrl on Mar 31, 2007 at 05:27 PM

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  Compare the major literary characters' inner thoughts and feelings to their outward actions.

  Posted by glamourchic08 on Mar 19, 2007 at 06:46 AM