About This Lesson
- Kindred by Octavia Butler is a powerful blend of historical fiction and science fiction that explores themes of slavery, identity, and survival. The novel follows Dana, a young Black woman living in 1976, who is suddenly transported back in time to the early 19th century. She finds herself on a Maryland plantation, where she must navigate the brutal realities of slavery while ensuring the survival of Rufus Weylin, a white slaveholder who is also her ancestor.
- The unit includes lesson plans for teachers, presentations for the classroom, 14 short essay prompts, and a unit final exam.
- The presentations include links to Course Hero reviews and audio.
