The Handmaid's Tale Chapter summaries
Chapters 1 - 4 |
Offred recalls the initial days of her training at the “Red Centre.” All of the women slept in army cots that were … |
Chapters 5 - 8 |
Offred spends long hours of the day with nothing to do, she is forced to remain inside her room and to keep to … |
Chapters 9 - 11 |
Offred returns to her room, and considers the sudden change in her position. She doesn’t completely understand why … |
Chapter 12 - Historical Notes |
During their shopping trip, Ofglen informs Offred that “Mayday,” is the password for the secret organization that is … |