Kindred Violence Quotes

Rufus has learned from a young age that whenever he doesn't get something he wants, he can let off some steam by acting out in violent ways. This kind of behavior is exactly what makes him such a horrible person to deal with when he grows into an adult and has power over others.

Dana knows that Tom Weylin has used his whip on his son before. But the man probably doesn't realize how much long-term emotional damage he's doing to his son. In the end, all he's doing is creating a person who will one day grow up to be a violent man like himself.

Dana's cousin thinks that Kevin has been beating Dana, and she's disappointed when she hears Dana deny it. She had always hoped Dana would be a strong enough person to get rid of an abusive husband.