Kindred
Octavia E. Butler
Kindred
Octavia E. Butler
- 55-page comprehensive Study Guide
- Chapter-by-chapter summaries and multiple sections of expert analysis
- The ultimate resource for assignments, engaging lessons, and lively book discussions
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Summary
Background
Character Analysis
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Literary Devices
Important Quotes
Essay Topics
Book Club Questions
How to use
Quiz
Pre-Reading Context
Thought & Response Prompts
Paired Texts & Other Resources
Activity
Essay Questions
Summary - Background - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Literary Devices - Important Quotes - Essay Topics - Book Club Questions - How to use - Quiz - Pre-Reading Context - Thought & Response Prompts - Paired Texts & Other Resources - Activity - Essay Questions
Kindred Essay Topics
1.
Dana’s story is told in first person. How would the story change if it had been told in third person? Would its effect still be the same?
2.
What is the significance of the chapter titles? Why do you think Butler chose to title them this way? What do they reveal about the novel’s message?
3.
Consider the relationships between Dana/Rufus, Dana/Kevin, Rufus/Alice, Alice/Isaac, Nigel/Carrie, and Tom/Margaret. How does the novel depict love? How does it complicate or reinforce traditional depictions of love?
