The power of names is a big theme in The Handmaid’s Tale. Firstly, the names of the handmaid where they have off- then the commanders name. So there is offred. Initially, this highlights how handmaids and really women in Gilead mostly object that men and Gilead use to progress their own ideals for society. The […]
Month: October 2020
What is the most effective way that Atwood creates a repressive atmosphere in these chapters?
Atwood uses a variety of themes and techniques to create a repressive atmosphere in Gilead. This is mainly done through Imagery, gender roles, religion, flashbacks and the rebellious thoughts and feelings shown by Offred. Firstly, I will discuss the use of flashbacks to show Offred’s past. In chapter 5 there is a part where Offred […]