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- 1What is Gilead?A totalitarian and theocratic state that has replaced the United States of America
- 2What is a handmaid?A female servant- They differ from other female roles as they bear children for their Commander and his wife
- 3What do they (handmaids) wear?They entirely dress in red shapeless clothing, except for the white wings that frame their faces
- 4Who is Offred?Offred is the slave name of the protagonist. She is also the narrator of the novel.
- 5Who was LukeHusband 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. - 6Who is Serena JoyThe Commander's wife
Before Gilead, she was a televangelist and her stage name was Serena Joy. However, her real name is Pam. - 7What is a Salvaging?The execution or purging of those who have committed crimes
- 8What type of novel is The Handmaid's Tale?Future Dystopic
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- A-Level English Language/Literature (The Handmaid's Tale) Flashcards on Flash Card Quiz, created by Rebecca Hedworth on 08/05/2016.
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