Thesis Statement by Vivienne Mulhall https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6 en-us 2024-02-02 19:31:22 UTC 2024-04-09 17:26:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947196455 Why is time travel never explained/gone into more detail in the story?


Why doesn't Butler portray Rufus as a horrible slave owner?


Elsa, Maddox

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  • In the book how do people adapt to the ways of the past?

  • In Kindred why did people feel trapped in their lives and end up doing anything to escape?

    • Natalie, Nola

    ]]>     2024-04-08 18:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947196824     https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947196993 How does Dana's relationship with Rufus reveal the complexities of power and oppression?


    Is it wrong to judge someone of their time?


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  • Why/How did Dana's perspective change on the Weylins?

  • Why does Dana feel obligated to save Rufus's life? How does her willingness change from the beginning to the end of the novel?

    • Adrianna, Andrew

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  • How does our environment affect one's personality and ethics?

  • Why can people forgive people who hurt them so easily?

    • ]]>     2024-04-08 18:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947198040     Emma & Faith https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947198165

  • How does the theory of nature vs. nurture play into this novel?

  • should we judge the Weylins based on today's standards pr by their time's standards?

    • ]]>     2024-04-08 18:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947198165     Rachel & Chris https://padlet.com/viviennemulhall/a0vfvg1paokg7wc6/wish/2947198541 How does Dana's relationship with Rufus develop? What does this say about power?


    Why does Octavia Butler chose teleportation to show the struggles of the past?

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  • Why did Butler allow Dana to kill Rufus? What is the significance of this ending?


    • Did Rufus love Dana?

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