Skip to main content

The Handmaid's Tale Post 4

In these chapters, Offred almost seems to reach a point of acceptance where she wants to stop thinking about her past life and begin adjusting to her new one. We also learn more about the Commander.  As Offred begins growing more comfortable with him, she also realizes she can manipulate him. The Commander is a bit of a confusing character. I’m not sure if he navigates off of guilt for Offred, his personal gain, or loneliness (maybe all three). After reading this far into the book, one thing I’ve also noticed is how Atwood gives us parts of past events as Offred begins adjusting to her new life. Atwood gives us small pieces of history so we can begin piecing them together and discovering different parts of Offred’s life. For example, in these chapters, we learn about how the government was overthrown and Offred’s experience throughout all of it. 


What do you think about this developing relationship between Offred and the Commander?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The poetry of Hsieh T'iao

The poetry of  Hsieh T'iao Contemplating the Capital from the Three Mountains in the Sunset Hsieh T'iao From Pa Szu I contemplate Ch'ang An, From the south I look toward the capital. Embellished by the sun, The pointed roofs appear to me ondule. The red clouds spread themselves like pieces of embroideries, The limpid river is smooth like white silk. The spring islets are covered with twittering birds, The parks are adorned with variegated flowers. While setting out I was already reluctant, Nostalgically I now think of the joyous feasting. When is a reunion expected? My tears fall like rain. Fondly I turn my eyes to my native land, Who can prevent his hair from turning gray? This poem by  Hsieh T'iao describes the place he grew up in Taiwan. I thought this poem was really interesting since from the beginning it's extremely idyllic. He describes Taiwan as this peaceful place almost separate from the rest of the world and its chaos. From the poem, ...
Post a Comment
Read more