Kindred: Themes and Adaptations

Tatiana reviews 'Kindred' by Octavia Butler and its graphic novel adaptation. She discusses the differences between the original novel and the graphic novel, focusing on the depiction of slavery and the narrative's impact. Tatiana critiques the graphic novel for not being as graphic as it could be, especially in portraying the brutality of slavery. Despite some issues, she appreciates the effort put into the adaptation and finds it enjoyable, though she believes it could have been more detailed and impactful.

Who is the author of Kindred?

• Octavia Butler

• Toni Morrison

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Alice Walker

What is the main theme of Kindred?

• Time travel

• Space exploration

• Future dystopia

• Alien invasion

In what year does Dana Franklin's story begin?

• 1976

• 1865

• 1980

• 1963

What significant event happens to Dana in the prologue?

• She loses an arm

• She finds a treasure

• She meets an alien

• She wins a lottery

How does the graphic novel adaptation differ from the original novel?

• It is shorter

• It is a musical

• It has more characters

• It is set in the future

What is a major critique of the graphic novel adaptation?

• Poor dialogue

• Confusing plot

• Lack of graphic detail

• Too many characters

What is a key difference in the portrayal of slavery between the novel and the graphic novel?

• Different setting

• Less brutality in the graphic novel

• Different protagonist

• More characters in the graphic novel

What artistic choice is noted in the graphic novel?

• Black and white illustrations

• Animated sequences

• 3D graphics

• Use of sepia tones for present time

What issue is noted with the narrative structure of the graphic novel?

• Lack of dialogue

• Too many flashbacks

• Too linear

• Choppy transitions

What is the overall impression of the graphic novel adaptation?

• Decent first attempt

• Complete failure

• Perfect adaptation

• Unrelated to the novel