Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- On a scale of one to ten, how bad a guy is Rufus Weylin? Why?
- What are some of the ways that Dana could have addressed her life as a slave differently? How do you think they would have worked out?
- Why does Alice resent Dana so much? Can you find direct evidence in the text?
- Why does Margaret Weylin hate Dana?
- At the end of the day, what does Rufus want from Dana? Why does he keep her around?
- Do you think Kevin is a good husband to Dana? Why or why not?
- Why do you think Dana comes back to Rufus' world one more time, even though Rufus isn't in mortal danger? What brings her back?
- What do you think Octavia Butler's overall point about power and human relationships is? Why?