The Commander Flashcards
1
Q
‘His manner is mild his hands large with thick fingers/ his blue eyes uncommunicative’
A
This is the first real description of the Commander’s appearance but even then it reveals very little about his character as he seems very reserved and detached
2
Q
‘Without his uniform he looks smaller, older, like something being dried’ (p.256)
A
Underneath the status and power the Commander has he is unappealing and Offred feels little excitement when she sees him
