Kindred- The

Fight
Leah Iem, Lyba khan, Aaliyah Jordan
 01 The chapter begins with Dana reminiscing about a time
when her and Kevin were talking about marriage and
Introduction the prejudice their families held for their relationship. I
believe the author included this part to create a sense of
loss within us as a reader as well for Kevin not making
back to the present with Dana. There is a shift in Danas
preparedness were now she was packing suitable
clothing as well as weapons she would need if she ever
went back. Her demeanor changing into one of a very
defeated exterior with Kevin being gone and she’s
much more paranoid.
 02 Edana Franklin (Dana):
Dana is considered to be the hero of the story. She is a free black woman married to a white man in
1976. However, she is constantly being pulled back in time, the 1800s to be more specific, to save her

Characters
bloodline from her trouble-making ancestor Rufus Weylin. The problem is that Dana can only return
home if she feels true fear and the more she visits rufus, the longer she stays in the past.

Rufus Weylin (Rufe):

In the beginning of the novel, Rufus acts out and does indescribable things that cause Dana to play the
role of a guardian angel. As Rufus gets older, he is known to commit ruthless acts through violence. He
becomes more aggressive when the woman he loves marries a free black man.

Kevin Franklin:
Kevin is a published book writer but he is also Dana’s husband. He is a very dedicated and determined
man. He ensures that Dana is not alone while she continues on the journey of saving Rufus from
himself. His unconditional love for Dana causes him to spend five years in the 1800s until Dana returns.

Alice Greenwood:
Alice is the woman that Rufus has loved since they were children, but she is also another ancestor of
Danas. Alice was a free black woman until she decided to run away with her husband due to one of
Rufus’s violent acts. Due to her actions, she became Rufus’s slave.

Tom Weylin:
Weylin is Rufus’s father. He is a slave and plantation owner. Weylin is known to be a very dismissive,
but honorable man. He expects his slaves to be obedient and he isn’t afraid to teach them a lesson
through violence.
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Dana discusses her relationship with Kevin, who offered her financial
Summary support but she continued working. They frequently argued over Dana
transcribing Kevin's stories. Both of their families opposed their
wedding due to racial concerns. They ended up marrying in Las Vegas.
Dana wakes up in her modern home, experiences a time disparity, and
immerses herself in books about slavery. She abruptly travels back to
the slavery era and intervenes in a troubling situation with Rufus and
Alice. Rufus develops feelings for Alice, and Dana persuades him to
avoid seeking revenge on Isaac. She goes to seek help at the Weylin
estate and encounters various characters. Dana and Rufus discuss
Weylin, and Rufus forwards a letter to Kevin. Dana witnesses troubling
events involving Alice and Isaac, and Rufus requests her assistance.
Rufus reveals that Isaac was sold, and Dana learns about his mutilation.
04 During this chapter, the plot twist was a result of Rufus not
mailing out Dana’s letters that she had written to Kevin to let
Plot Twist him know that she had returned. When Dana found out that
her letters were never sent out, she decided to run away. She
stole and packed up anything she may need such as food and
clothing to help her on the journey up north to find kevin.
Once she had escaped the Weylin house, she walked until she
had heard horses approaching her. Dana soon realized that the
men on the horses were Rufus and his father, Tom Weylin. To
capture Dana, Rufus and Weylin beat and brought her back to
their house. As soon as they arrived, Rufus and Weylin beat
her again and again to teach her a lesson. To get Weylin to stop
beating her, she had to make him believe that she thought he
was going to kill her.
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The takeaway from this passage is that Dana and Kevin's bond
is tested as they find themselves stuck in the past, where Dana
faces the challenges of slavery and oppression. Dana's
determination to help and protect those around her, even in a
Take away time of great adversity, highlights her resilience and
compassion. The contrasting time periods and societal norms
challenge her perception of people like Rufus and Mr. Weylin,
and she continues to grapple with the harsh realities of the past,
including the brutal treatment of slaves and the complexities of
relationships within the context of slavery. Despite the difficult
circumstances, Dana remains committed to her mission, and her
experiences in the past continue to shape her understanding of
history, race, and human nature.
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I feel like some part of Dana in this chapter resonated
Comparing with Scrooge. She was way more reserved in this chapter
and more cold towards Rufus, very similar to Scrooge
to Past who wouldn’t even give his nephew the time of day.
Dana also shows a sense of being desensitized to Rufus

Readings raping Alice even though it’s wrong she nows he won’t
get punished for it because nobody would fault him for it.
This correlates Scrooge’s indifference when he sees so
much pain in suffering among the people in his town but
doesn’t really do anything or show much emotion
towards it.