Kindred: Character+R/S Analysis (Chapters+Points)

Question 1

Chapters and Points for Dana

Answer 1

i. The Fire
Quick-witted
- Quick assessment and action (fast observations and reactions)
- Easily adapts to situation (realises she was not going back; pulls herself together despite fear)

Logical
- Analytical method of deduction on situation (from Rufus’ accent; link to time difference on location; level-headed to not leave house; limited knowledge to form conclusions; does this continously and accepts based on hard observations)

ii. The River

Highly composed, cool under pressure
- Despite unfamiliar surroundings, focussed on the important matters (abrupt change–>put thoughts aside to help first)
- Despite pressure from having to save Rufus and from Margaret, remained calm (Appropriate steps to help Rufus; Margaret’s beating–> stopped her–>focussed back on Rufus, contrast with Margaret)

Decisive, brave (The River, saving Rufus)
- Quick actions without hesitations (reacting quickly, contrast with Margaret
- Willing to try whatever she could (barely knew much but did everything she could, quickly decisive)

Question 2

Chapters and Points for Kevin

Answer 2

Empathetic
The River, after Dana comes back

• Listens to her account seriously despite it being quite unbelievable (listening impartially and actively)
• Tries his best to understand and comfort her despite not comprehending what had happened himself (Accepting the facts that she gives and he saw, as well as calming her down)

Logical and rational
The River, after Dana comes back

• Reasons out the situation with facts (based on the mud, time she was away, and advice)

Caring
The Fire, after Dana comes back

• Extremely concerned about her well being

Intelligent
The Fire, after Dana comes back
- Prepares a bag for Dana (prepares ahead; notices small details)
- Able to figure out the reason for Dana’s travels (with logical reasoning, found the reason)

Question 3

Chapters and Points for Rufus

Answer 3

Entitled
The Fire, first meeting Dana
- Uses Father’s authority (threatens Dana)
- Believes he can get anything he wants (Horse stable)

Innocent (relatively)
The Fire, meeting Dana
- While environment heavily discriminates against blacks, Rufus is still impartial (does not seem to understand racism as a concept; simply listening to parents, no self thoughts of discrimination; befriending blacks; not seeing the true treatment of the blacks)

Question 4

Chapters and Points for Dana/Kevin R/S

Answer 4

The Fire, after returning
1. Loving, supportive
2. Highly functional and cooperative