Rutherford identifies himself in different ways to each group ( loyalists, Mutineers, and slaves) at separate times of the novel. He even goes as far as to physically and emotionally "unify" himself with each of these groups by spying for Falcon, accepting blood oaths with the Mutineers, or by helping to free the slaves by passing keys along in secret. Because Rutherford's character is able to identify with each group at almost the same time, what does this say about Rutherford’s identity? Do you believe that having multiple relationships with each group limits his identity or adds to it? Would Johnson have designed his character to be able to find an identity within each group for a particular reason?If so, what theme in the novel might be a good example of this? In what ways does Rutherford's character portray this issue or issues?
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