Putting the Kin in Kindred
In Kindred, we see Dana go through a transformative experience. Notably, Dana endures this experience in both of her lives. During her time on the Weylin Plantation, Dana grows in various ways, learning more about the past and the present. On the plantation, Dana learns about the difficult choices slaves have to make to stay alive and together. When Sarah refuses to run away from the Weylin plantation, Dana thinks of it as a silly decision. It turns out that this decision is vital for Carrie's survival. Towards the end of the novel, Carrie manages to escape despite her disability. Adjusting to the ways of life on the Weylin plantation was one of the challenges Dana faced in her constant switching between two worlds. As the novel progressed, we began to see the connections formed between Dana and the inhabitants of the Weylin plantation. Specifically, we notice a different relationship between Dana and Rufus. Their relationship is complicated, and Dana devotes herself to keeping