Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Crisis that led to Gilead
Crisis that led to Gilead
Fertility crisis/declining birth rates
Gilead's central objective
Gilead's central objective
Controlling reproduction
Meaning of Offred's name
Meaning of Offred's name
'Of Fred' - shows she belongs to Commander
Women's gender role titles in Gilead
Women's gender role titles in Gilead
Wives, Handmaids, Marthas
Dehumanising labels for unwanted people
Dehumanising labels for unwanted people
Unwomen, Unbabies, Children of Ham, Sons of Jacob
Name of Gilead's secret police
Name of Gilead's secret police
Eyes
Euphemistic ceremonies in Gilead (examples)
Euphemistic ceremonies in Gilead (examples)
Prayvaganzas, Salvagings, Particutions
Function of Offred's white wings
Function of Offred's white wings
Restrict her ability to see surroundings
How Gilead uses language
How Gilead uses language
As a weapon to maintain control over population
How fertility is characterised in Gilead
How fertility is characterised in Gilead
National resource/form of wealth