Aunt Lydia Flashcards
what does Aunt Lydia teach Handmaids
set of beliefs
what is Aunt Lydia responsible for
Misogynistic thoughts and horrific punishments
What type of guide is she to Offred
An evil guide
what does she symbolize
Oppressive control
What mechanism is Aunt Lydia
Survival as oppressing women is how they live
What does Atwood want to show?
Identity vs survival
What does Atwood want to the reader to do
See the reasons behind her actions
Atwood feminism quote
“The worst thing women can be to each other is enemies”
Which part of context does Aunt Lydia link to?
Feminism.
What does Aunt Lydia do to the Handmaids
Use power to inflict harm.
Chapter 13
Testifying- Janie scene
Chapter 15
Moria escapes- Dehumanizes handmaids
Chapter 20
Unwomen Film- Offred’s mother holds a sign which says Take back the night which is company that wanted to end sexual, relationship and domestic violence.
Chapter 22
Offred imagines moria’s escape- Gate keeps what the handmaid’s know
Chapter 42/43
Salavenging and prosecution-Offred can distance herself from the violent oppression. This is then brought back in this scene.
