1. What is your reaction to the text you just read?
I found this work disturbing and a horrific view on a fairly common Science Fiction theme. A lot of Science Fiction works examine a reality where humans aren't the dominant species any longer, but Bloodchild did it in a more disturbing way, having the eggs be used as a way to control people. Having that existence be a fate male humans didn't choose for themselves adds another element to how disturbing this story is.
2. What connections did you make with the story? Discuss what elements of the story with which you were able to connect?
Bloodchild had some interesting parallels to how humans treat different species on earth. Being the dominant species means there isn't much to challenge us and prevent us from using other creatures to further our own species. The Tlic were similar, using humans to further their species. Their morality concerning the situation is similar to our morality around breeding and eating animals.
3. What changes would you make to adapt this story into another medium? What medium would you choose; what changes would you make?
I feel like Bloodchild works well as a non-visual medium. I feel like leaving room to imagine the Tlic and the scenarios Gan was in added to the story. I feel like this story could also work as a longer film. It's set in an interesting world, that could easily be expanded upon to have more characters and more human perspectives. Gan's relationship with his family could also have been expanded upon, and would've added an interesting element to the story.
4. Are there elements of this work that you would consider afto-futurist?
The relation between humans and the Tlic resembles a lot of African culture throughout history. The stripping of human culture that came with living on a new planet resembles the loss of African culture through slavery and assimilation. This relationship between the humans and the Tlic gives Bloodchild afro-futurist elements, and creates a different perspective in science fiction.
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