Throughout our time reading the novel, Octavia Butler's Kindred , published in 1979, has proven to hold many plot twists and pull on our heart strings. Not only does the book raise questions on slavery and race, but also on the system the United States was founded on, and it does so by adding the element of time travel. Dana's narrative is so complex that it leaves us filled with questions even after the end of the book. From the start of her time travel, Dana is aware that she is different than the other slaves but must act the part the best she can. She begins by trying to fit in as best as possible, but quickly realizing she can't assimilate to this lifestyle. Not only that, but she instantly thinks of ways to fight back and help the other slaves. She hates seeing other slaves get whipped and talked down upon, and wants to help them at almost all costs. However, by the end of the novel we see a much different side of Dana; she get's used to plantation life to the poi