18 Questions
What is a significant difference between the treatment of men and women in Gilead?
Men hold power and position in the government.
What has been altered in Gilead's society?
The biblical text has been altered to support the government's agenda.
Why can the government alter biblical text without question?
Because women are not allowed to read.
What is a consequence of the altered biblical text in Gilead?
The meek do not inherit the earth.
What is Offred's motivation for stealing something?
To control her own actions and assert autonomy.
What is implied by Offred's act of moisturizing her skin?
She is hoping to regain control over her own body.
What color do Marthas, or female domestic servants, wear in Gilead?
Green
What is the primary role of Handmaids in Gileadian society?
To provide children for wealthy, infertile couples
What is the significance of the color red in Gileadian society?
It is the color worn by Handmaids
What is the primary function of the Aunts in Gileadian society?
To reeducate fertile women to become Handmaids
What is the reason for the rarity of fertility in Gilead?
Due to environmental pollution
What is the name of the illegal brothel that the Commander takes Offred to?
Jezebel's
What is the primary purpose of a reeducation center in Gilead?
To teach women how to become a Handmaid
What is the role of a Handmaid in Gilead?
To bear children for the ruling class
What is the significance of Nick's behavior in the Commander's household?
He is an enigmatic figure who makes eye contact and speaks informally with women
What happens to Moira after she is recaptured?
She is reassigned to the brothel Jezebel's
What is the significance of Offred's imagination and memory of Moira?
It shows that Offred has a strong emotional connection to Moira
What is the role of the Aunts in the reeducation centers?
They are the women who are in charge of the reeducation centers
Explore the oppressive society of Gilead in The Handmaid's Tale, where the ruling class alters biblical texts to suit their needs. Discover how the regime exercises power over its citizens, particularly women.
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