Identity Flashcards
Varicose Ulcer
after writing in diary: “his varicose ulcer had began itching unbearably”
it becomes a symbol of Winston’s oppression and emasculation
HT + 1984 fragmentation of identity quotes
HT- “i’m sorry it’s in **fragments, **like a body caught in crossfire”
1984- “you are rotting away, you are falling to pieces”
power over identity after death in HT
we find that offreds words were edited and constructed by two male professors.
They talk in a patronising way, admits “tale” is a sexual pun on “tale” making joke of state sanctioned sexual abuse.
Atwood satirising Cultural relativism as Professor warns against judging Gilead too harshly, calling to “understand”
we see hints of Winston’s brainwashing when he is caught with julia:….
“It was starting, it was starting at last!”
the expression “at last” is usually used to declare excitement about the arrival of an anticipated event.
• suggests Winston wanted this to happen, his desire has been changed due to the brainwashing by the party
“Unthinkable” to “disobey the iron voice”
“The white wings too are a prescribed issue”
- these parts of the handmaids uniform keep them isolated from other people by blocking their sense of sight
- making eye contact is a way that people connect, representing submission to the rest of the society
- shrine maidens ( traditional Japanese figures) also wore red and white outfits, and they had similar core roles, to help humans by restoring life to society.
religious significance of “Offred”
similar to word “offered” signifying her acts of sacrifice for the regime, as if she is a religious offering
