The Handmaid's Tale- Character analysis 4.0 / 5 based on 11 ratings ? English Language & LiteratureThe Handmaid's TaleASAQA Created by: That50sTeen99Created on: 06-05-16 10:32 6410732158 Across 1. Reduced to being an Unwoman- clearing toxic waste in the colonies, used as an example in documentary films, disappointed that Offred takes for granted the advances in women's rights that her generation achieved. (7, 6) 5. Attractive with an air of mystery, he is an Eye and a trusted member of Commander's household, shows a rebellious streak when he winks Offred and touches her feet during Prayers, fulfils Offred's fantasy of being rescued, possibly a member of Mayday. (4) 6. Member of the Women's liberation movement in the 1960s and 70s, records of her participation in events such s book burnings is based on facts- exploits taken to the extreme in Gilead, obvious links to Moira. (7, 6) 7. Nick is Luke's mirror in Gilead. (4) 8. (Nominative determinism) Most important female figure in Offred's daily life, representation of the spurned wife, trapped in her own ideals, frustration and unhappiness are evident in her chain-smoking and surly manner, believes in love. (6, 3) Down 2. Altruistic heroine, shows mercy and bravado, represents collective resistance, reacts very differently to Offred when she knows the black fan is coming for her, suicide an act of valour? (6) 3. Older omen who train Handmaids, betray other own women through their collaboration with the new regime, use physical punishment as a means of control, names suggest they are caring and supportive (nominative determinism). (3, 5) 4. Wretched and generous to Offred, mixed feelings when Offred leaves, arouses the reader's sympathy. (6, 3) 7. 'New man' of the twentieth century- involved in child rearing, cooking etc., presented as a shadowy figure in Offred's narrative (suggests he is dead), his memory is vital to her survival, only person from the 'time before' who never resurfaces. (4) 10. Description constantly changes as Offred's feelings towards him change, elusive, ruthless, among the elite who are responsible for the implementation of the Gileadean regime, blind to effects of regime, paternal, more unlikeable as it progresses. (3, 9)
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