Questions:
Kindred, a novel by Octavia Butler,
1) Dana hopes to have enough of an influence on Rufus that, should she return by herself someday, he will be sympathetic and willing to give him help. Is it likely that the influence of Dana and Kevin will be enough to win out over the influence of his parents and the society he
is growing up in?
2) Is there any foreshadowing to indicate how Rufus and April will get together?
3) The story begins with a statement of loss. Is this a theme in the novel so far?
4) How is the theme of loss developed in the novel?
5) Is there any indication as to how the theme of loss might develop in the coming chapters?