Chapter 28
Do we see signs of Offred giving up or seeing her old life as a whole different world?
“She was still my oldest friend” (173)
shows that she almost doesn't see a future
Do you think that Offred thinks the commander is a good person because we see how she starts to get more comfortable around him?
Going back to Dr. Freeland's question
Offred shows signs of comfort when in his office and so does he (183)
What happens to Offred’s cat do you think this happens to most animals?
Luke kills it (192)
What are some of the initial steps that started to turn the world into Gilead?
The President was shot by the army and declared a state of emergence (174)
Suspended the constitution (174)
Newspapers were censored (174)
Her card was declined( 175)
Who do you think has more power offered or the commander?
up to interpretation
What do we learn about the way Offred's family was forced into Gilead?
Someone told the government they were leaving (193)
Why is the flashback in Chapter 28 so important and what does it tell us?
It is the first time we see how the regime started
They used force to instill this government (177)
decrease the women's values (178)
What do we learn about Offred's commander and what general information do we gain about the commanders?
They have to be good at something (185)
The commander was in market research (scientist within limits) (185)
Do you think the fear we see from Offred about Luke in chapter 28 could lead to the comparison she has for Luke against the Commander and Nick
“I sense in him none of the animosity I used to sense in men, even in Luke sometimes”(184)
Often talks about Nick and compares the two on (192)
Do you think Luke liked it, felt empowered, or didn't care when Offred lost her money and job?
Luke said it was just a job(179)
She talks about how she was scared to lose him (182)
what does the Latin phrase mean and why is it important?
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down” (187)
Do you think Offred was talking to god because she believed that he would help her or she needs company and someone to talk to?