Examples Of Domination Over Rule In Kindred
Domination Over Principle Throughout history, rulers, like English monarchs such as King Henry VIII, would do whatever was necessary to consolidate power to their position. These rulers would not show remorse if it meant increasing their own power over others as they would create laws and decrees to punish the poor and increase the wealth of the wealthy. In Kindred, similar to the king, Rufus is faced with multiple opportunities to do the right thing; however, he decides to do whatever is necessary to gain more power and dominance over the slaves. Rufus’ refusal to take the ethical high ground and decision to remain a corrupt leader on his plantation shows how the primitive instinct to dominate overrules moral barriers. When faced with the