164). This mentality was typical among the antebellum characters, both black and white, which supported the side of the argument that Kindred does indeed have "feminist didactic" approach because Dana's literacy was viewed negatively. Her ability to read placed tension on her relationships with the antebellum characters. Their thoughts were that she was dangerous or rebelling because she was not willing to accept her destiny as a slave. Among both blacks and whites she was definitely a feminist. She could not do "normal" slave things such as cooking or sewing. She was not accustomed to serving anyone but herself and because she was mentally strong and knew how to do "white" things, this title was placed upon her. Contrastingly, a reader of the twenty first century would think nothing of Dana's literacy. It is normal for a black woman to be educated and literacy is not looked upon as a rebellion against society. In this respect Kindred cannot be viewed as a "feminist didactic". .
Another point that makes the novel debatable is the fact that Dana is married to a white man, which during modern times is acceptable but throughout her "missions" is hazardous for both of them. It is dangerous for Kevin because he has established a relationship with a slave. The idea of an interracial relationship can categorize the novel as a "feminist didactic" piece because many women were intrigued by the idea of interracial marriages. They committed to claiming their rightful power in society and felt that the only way that could be achieved was through the white population. In the nineteenth century slave masters forced this union of the races. Carrie exhibited the result of these unions. She was treated differently than the other slaves due to her coloring. Dreams of wealth and pretty babies with light skin and good hair were among the incentives. In this way Dana was a feminist because the slaves thought that Dana was using Kevin as a crutch to help her move up in life.