Period 5 - The Handmaid's Tale Flashcard - Chapters 11-17

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What is the definition of a theocracy?

Back

A government where church and state are combined.

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What is a dystopia?

Back

An imaginary futuristic world that is often characterized by oppressive societal control.

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What evidence of theocracy is presented in The Handmaid's Tale?

Back

The reading of the bible.

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What occurs during The Ceremony in The Handmaid's Tale?

Back

The Commander has sex with Offred while she lays on top of Serena Joy.

Front

Why does Offred reject the doctor's offer?

Back

The thought of having a way out scares her.

Front

What role does religion play in The Handmaid's Tale?

Back

It serves as a tool for control and justification of the regime's actions.

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How does Offred's inner thoughts reflect her situation?

Back

They reveal her struggles with identity and autonomy in a repressive society.

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What is the significance of the character Serena Joy?

Back

She represents the complexities of women's roles in a patriarchal society.

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How does the setting of Gilead contribute to the story?

Back

It creates a backdrop of oppression and highlights the themes of control and resistance.

Front

What is the impact of language in The Handmaid's Tale?

Back

Language is used as a means of control and manipulation by the regime.