In Kindred, why is Dana able to survive while Alice is not? Back up your answer with evidence from the novel. Cite examples from the book.

Dana is from the future, so she knows what is going to happen.  This
gives her the strength to continue fighting.

Dana is in a
completely different situation from any of the characters that live in the past.  She
understands the big picture in a way they never can.  From the old Bible, she has an idea of the
family tree.  She knows who has a child with whom.  She knows what is going to happen.

When Dana saves Rufus the second time, from the fire, she asks him about Alice.  Dana
assumes Alice is a slave, but Rufus...