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3.7 Class Created Lecture Notes for The Handmaid's Tale pp. 76-148 To-Do Date: Mar 25 at 11:59pm

For our assigned reading of The Handmaid's Tale, I've divided the book into fourths. In the last part we processed the first seventy-five pages. For this second part in the module, we will process pages 76-148 by identifying important quotes that exemplify major themes in the text. Below, I have created sections for the major themes.

For this Assignment

To co-create the lecture notes for this section of the text, we will be adding to this page. To edit the page, click "edit" at top right. Here's what I would like you to add to this page.

Choose two substantial quotes (three-four sentences) that exemplify two separate themes below. (You'll notice that identity is missing, and it's purposeful, don't worry). Please choose one quote from pp. 76-105 and another from pp. 106-148 so that we cover a lot of ground in assigned reading. Next, present your quote below and make sure to provide a citation for your quote so that we all know where it's coming from. Finally, underneath your quote, provide a six to eight sentence analysis, which explains how your quote exemplifies your chosen theme.

3/21/23, 9:39 PM 3.7 Class Created Lecture Notes for The Handmaid's Tale pp. 76-148: Spr23 ENGL 001B #37901 READING AND COMPOSI…

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In your next assignment, you'll be asked to provide analysis of the assigned reading. You're welcome to borrow from this page to help you process the reading further.

Here are the themes we have under consideration:

Good vs. Evil Add your quotes and analyses for good vs. evil below.

"Now he looks like a shoemaker from an old fairy-tale. Is there no end to his disguises, of benevolence? We watch him; every inch, every flicker. (Atwood 87)"

The Commander serves as an interesting debate for Good vs. Evil throughout the book, and creates a moral conflict within Offred. From what we see of the commander, he isn't outwardly evil or wicked. Rather, Offred sees him as a scared old man facing the consequences of what he had done, earning a level of sympathy both from the characters and the audience. However, due to the Commander's involvement with the enforcement of the class system and the formation of Gilead, he loses the sympathy from Offred's eyes and descends into a plane of villainy. The commander is not a bad person, but his choices and actions against human decency push him beyond the realm of redemption.

Morality and Moral Conscience Add your quotes and analyses for morality and moral conscience below.

Sexual Exploitation and Personal Power Add your quotes and analyses for human needs and disintegration of society below.

Ideology and Theocracy Add your quotes and analyses for ideology below.