"Tomorrow, isn't it?"
"I thought we could jump the gun."
What event are these quotes referring to?
Ceremony
100
What is the main difference between the book and the movie clip? (31:10)
Handmaids have conversation in clip
100
How does the novel correlate with the idea of "Dystopia?"
control
change in society
100
What does "nolite te bastards carborundrum" mean?
Dont let the bastards grind you down
200
"Hi there," she says. " How are you doing?" She's holding something, tightly, in her right hand. It's a clump of blond hair.
Who is this?
Janine
200
Describe what you would see at the Jezebels.
costumes:
feathers, glitter, cheerleading
commanders
alcoholic beverages and cigarettes
hotel rooms
200
What is the name of the book we just finished?
The Handmaid's Tale
200
What is the significance of why certain women choose to become Jezebels?
they are reduced to being jezebels from what their past lives were.
200
Who is the author of the novel?
Margaret Atwood
300
Black Market,
Hat,
Car,
Staircase
Nick
300
What is significant about this week?
Halloween and homecoming
300
What are the differences between the book and the movie clip? (1:35:14)
Offred puts up a fight, hysterical
No confrontation with Serena Joy in the movie
Mentions baby
Nick stays at house in book, helps in movie
300
What is the significance of Offred's affairs?
showing rebellion
300
Based on the historical notes, where did the idea of the Handmaid's Tale come from?
30 cassette tapes left in a footlocker
400
What is our professor's name?
Tanya Kam
400
Here there are no chairs. Our area is cordoned off with a silky twisted scarlet rope, like the kind they used to have in movie theaters to restrain the customers. This rope segregates us...
Prayvaganza
400
What are the differences between the book and the movie clip? (1:18:40)
Vodka/tonic in clip Gin/Tonic in book
Moira and Offred sighting is obvious
No Aunt at the bathroom door
Moira's outfit different
400
What are the reasons behind women becoming Aunts?
easiest way from women to control women. truly believe in 'traditional' values. gain small amount of power. don't have to go to colonies.
400
Why did the historians think Nick helped Offred escape?
to protect himself (pg 311)
500
Sometimes, when she was between apartments, just moving into one or just moving out, she'd use my washer-dryer for her laundry.
Offred's mother
500
Tar,
Televised,
Lawn,
Short notice,
Ofcharles
Salvaging
500
What are the differences between the book and the movie clip? (1:10)
The rope
Reasons for the hanging
2 handmaids and 1 wife (book)
Cloaks are white not green
No red cushions
Salvagers in white cloaks
500
What is the significance of literature in the novel?