After reading more of Kindred, what does everyone think of the relationship between Rufus and his father? Is it what it should be? Is is unhealthy or healthy? Must we take into consideration the time period and the cuture at hand?
I think they love each other in their own way. They do not show much affection because of the time they are living in, but definitely they love each other and they care for each other, we see this in different situations, for example the first time Dana saves him from drowning. Tom tries to protect Rufus all the time and he loves him even though he does not show much affection.
I think the two care about each other, as Carla said. However, as Rufus ages it seems that he begins to exhibit some amount of control and sway over his father, especially in the way that Mr. Weylin treats Dana. This control of the son over the father is perhaps not what it should be, no matter the time, one should always respect your elders. I think this changing relationship between Mr. Weylin and Rufus might foreshadow something...
I agree with Amanda and Carla that the two do care about each other. I do believe though that as Rufus gets older he does not have the same feelings toward his father because as he grows older he realizes what his father is doing, he is no longer the little boy from the first few chapters that is ignorant to what is really going on. He is now old enough to make his own decisions and as he disagrees with his fathers actions and treatment toward others his relationship with his father changes.
I think that the culture and time period did have a little bit to do with their relationship. During this time fathers were tougher on their children and were not likely to show as much affection toward their children as in today's times. Although this does seem to have some significance to their relationship, it still seems that they do have an unhealthy relationship. The father seems too cold and uncaring. When his son is hurt badly, he is only angry at his son. Although being somewhat angry is a natural response to a son who got into a fight, a father should also show some concern.
4 comments:
I think they love each other in their own way. They do not show much affection because of the time they are living in, but definitely they love each other and they care for each other, we see this in different situations, for example the first time Dana saves him from drowning. Tom tries to protect Rufus all the time and he loves him even though he does not show much affection.
I think the two care about each other, as Carla said. However, as Rufus ages it seems that he begins to exhibit some amount of control and sway over his father, especially in the way that Mr. Weylin treats Dana. This control of the son over the father is perhaps not what it should be, no matter the time, one should always respect your elders. I think this changing relationship between Mr. Weylin and Rufus might foreshadow something...
I agree with Amanda and Carla that the two do care about each other. I do believe though that as Rufus gets older he does not have the same feelings toward his father because as he grows older he realizes what his father is doing, he is no longer the little boy from the first few chapters that is ignorant to what is really going on. He is now old enough to make his own decisions and as he disagrees with his fathers actions and treatment toward others his relationship with his father changes.
I think that the culture and time period did have a little bit to do with their relationship. During this time fathers were tougher on their children and were not likely to show as much affection toward their children as in today's times. Although this does seem to have some significance to their relationship, it still seems that they do have an unhealthy relationship. The father seems too cold and uncaring. When his son is hurt badly, he is only angry at his son. Although being somewhat angry is a natural response to a son who got into a fight, a father should also show some concern.
Post a Comment