Characters
She's the narrator who wants to join her first protest.
Daisy
The protest was organized against this oppressive regime.
Gilead
The protest turns violent when these people begin breaking windows.
masked rioters (people in black)
The protest reflects this key Atwood theme.
resistance to oppression
Baby Nicole's name appears on protest signs, symbolizing this idea of hope.
freedom (or resistance)
He forbids Daisy from going and worries about the press.
Neil
Students carried signs saying "NO TRADE WITH__
!"
GILEAD
Police appear suddenly, carrying shields and batons, wearing this.
riot gear
Daisy's defiance of Neil and Melanie shows her desire for this.
independence (or freedom)
The black skull on Daisy's poster represents this.
death (or mental destruction under Gilead)
She suggests that Ada could accompany Daisy to the protest.
Melanie
Green signs accused Gilead of denying this global issue.
climate change
Daisy said being in the riot felt like this.
drowning
The Pearl Girls' presence represents this kind of struggle between beliefs.
ideological or moral conflict
Eggs thrown at the Pearl
Girls symbolize this kind of protest act.
defiance (or rebellion)
She rescues Daisy from the riot and takes her home.
Ada
Daisy's sign said "GILEAD= DEATH OF THE__”
MIND
Ada finds Daisy here after the riot breaks out.
a street behind the riot (or behind the protest)
The protest signs about climate change connect to this modern issue.
environmental awareness
The crowd's panic and confusion symbolize this emotional response to oppression.
fear (or loss of control)
This organization's speaker talks about women whose babies were taken in Gilead.
SanctuCare
These women, dressed in silver and pearls, supported Gilead during the protest.
Pearl Girls
The riot scene demonstrates how quickly peaceful activism can turn into this.
chaos (or violence)
The mixture of fear and rebellion in this scene illustrates the danger of this kind of government.
totalitarian (or theocratic) regime
The entire protest scene foreshadows Daisy's future involvement in this.
the fight against Gilead (or rebellion)