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Flashcards by Rebecca Hedworth, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Rebecca Hedworth
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is Gilead? | A totalitarian and theocratic state that has replaced the United States of America |
| What is a handmaid? | A female servant- They differ from other female roles as they bear children for their Commander and his wife |
| What do they (handmaids) wear? | They entirely dress in red shapeless clothing, except for the white wings that frame their faces |
| Who is Offred? | Offred is the slave name of the protagonist. She is also the narrator of the novel. |
| Who was Luke | Husband of the protagonist He only exists in her memory and we learn very little about him. He was married once before Offred and they have a daughter together. |
| Who is Serena Joy | The Commander's wife Before Gilead, she was a televangelist and her stage name was Serena Joy. However, her real name is Pam. |
| What is a Salvaging? | The execution or purging of those who have committed crimes |
| What type of novel is The Handmaid's Tale? | Future Dystopic |
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