theme of control and punishment/violence

Question 1

significant chapters

Answer 1

6 - the wall
13 and 33 - Moira
42 - the Salvaging
43 - the Particicution

Question 2

chapter 6

Answer 2

syndetic list “ugly new headlights…” - gives an idea of the measures taken to keep them contained, makes it seem like a prison, violence
simile “like scarecrows” - bodies are used to deter women, euphemistic language to soften the blow

Question 3

chapters 13 and 33

Answer 3

verb phrase/symbolism “turning purple” - personality is still shwoing through regardless of the violence she’s experienced, advocate for individuality
imperatives “get” “look” “put” - Moira is taking control to help herself and other women

Question 4

chapter 42

Answer 4

pattern of similes “like a fuse” “windling like a very old, very slow river” “winds like a snake” - using the rope to control through fear, Offred’s way of detaching herself, helps her to lessen the severity of the situation

Question 5

chapter 43

Answer 5

similes “like chickens strung up by the necks with their wings clipped, like flightless birds” - controlling through fear again, using bodies as deterrents, showing they have no freedom