In the novel, Kindred, by Octavia Butler, Sarah illustrates how even the strongest people can be broken into accepting their life of slavery. Sarah is known for her stern but fair presence, however, the loss of her children crushed her, causing her to lose hope. Weylin drove her to the brink of despair, ensuring that Sarah would be too scared to fight for her freedom. Thus, Sarah conveys how slavery can break the bravest people to prevent them from ever leaving. After first meeting Sarah, Dana notices the loss of her family still haunts her. As Dana says, “Her husband dead, three children sold, the fourth defective, and her having to thank God for the defect” (Butler 76). Weylin took almost everything from her, leaving only Carrie, showing