indoctrination Flashcards
“Our fingers itch to touch her. She’s a magic presence to us, an object of envy and desire, we covet her.”
“Our fingers itch to touch her. She’s a magic presence to us, an object of envy and desire, we covet her.”
➡️ Desire for connection humanises rebels. Protest literature often shows how rebellion grows out of suppressed longing for humanity.
Modesty is _______, said Aunt Lydia. Never forget it- to be seen- to be seen- is to be- her voice _______- _______
Modesty is invisibility, said aunt Lydia. Never forget it- to be seem- to be seen- is to be- her voice trembles- penetrated.
“Jealousy could get her, it’s happened ____.”
“Jealousy could get her, it’s happened before.”
➡️ Internalised oppression — Gilead’s system turns women against each other. Protest writing often critiques psychological domination.