Comments by Marten Kiupel Most recent public comments by Marten Kiupel https://nowcomment.com/users/130503 This is heavily shown in kindred as most of the slaves are seen for only the work they do and nothing more. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965499 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965499 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:14:29 -0500 The acknowledgment of past atrocities is vital for the bettering of the future. By revisiting what happened we can better understand human nature and how to prevent similar events. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965497 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965497 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:11:18 -0500 Dana being educated causes jealousy and contempt from those around her and is only accepted when they realize that they can learn it themselves. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965495 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965495 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:59:21 -0500 I think that it is very important that all perspectives are considered in history. It prevents the many mistakes from being repeated. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965493 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965493 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:52:15 -0500 Butler starts off the book with its ending which is a powerful story telling technique when used properly. She is able to use it to build anticipation without spoiling the end of the book. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965491 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965491 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:40:39 -0500 It is clear that even though Dana is cautious she still underestimates the people she is dealing with. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965135 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965135 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:16:38 -0500 I like the that the author mentions that literacy can not just be used to physically free yourself but also mentally. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965134 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965134 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:07:20 -0500 I find Kindred to be solely a work of historical fiction with the perspective of a modern narrator. The goal of Kindred never was that of science fiction. https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965130 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965130 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:53:55 -0500