Tentative Paper Topic

I have been switching my paper topic too many times to count. At first, I wanted to write of Moira and how her character changes from the idea Offred makes of her till when she meets her again. Then I switch to the resistance (Mayday) and how Ofglen and Nick were a part of it until the ending in which he still leads Offred to believe the men taking her were a part of the resistance. Now I'm on loss of Identity talk about how people lose their true identity or individuality under the government. Examples are when they switch houses they switch names to Of____. Also, the eyes, the angels, the commander, we never learn of their names, we only know Serena Joys because of Offred seeing her on tv when she was young. Janine's and Moira's names are known only because she knew them in the past. Finally how after someone is put to death they aren't even allowed an identity because they have bags over their heads hanging on the wall.
The only part I find strange is that Rita, Cora,  and Nick are called by their names, but not really anyone else.

The Handmaid's Tale End

 WHAT!?!?!?! That's it!? So she get discovered cause the Commander was careless. Then we do not even find out if Nick and hsi little "Mayday" thing with the Angels/Eyes people are for real? Or if it was a set up? Ofglen, the original, did say they had a way of getting them out in cases of emergencies. Also, she did know the password so Nick must have too, since I believe it was him who told about the meetings with the Commander. Well, I am going to stick with Nick over hearing the Commander's Wife talk to her and he called upon them to get her out because it was an emergency. It was clear the the Commander and his wife did not know why they had come, but they did not even tell them why. This could be because it was a set up formed by the society.

I hate cliffhangers.....

The Handmaid's Tale 195-

We are seeing a completely knew side to Serena Joy. She definately opened up to the narrator whether it was from her own gain or not we will find out. She wants to help the handmaid get pregnant by using Nick to do it in case the Commander can't do it. Then she gave her a cigarette, which must of meant a lot to Ofhenry.
WOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
She finally finds Moira!! I could not believe she actually got the chance to talk to her and find out what all happened after she escaped. We also find out what happens in the colonies. They get their tubes tied?? Also some gays live there as well. Out of everyone it seems that Moira has the most freedom to do what ever she wants and she's fine with it now compared to being a handmaid. Atleast we find out what happens with something! Now if it answers what happened to Luke.
Also, I wonder if it really was her daughter in the picture Serena Joy brings her.

The Handmaid's Tale 150-195

It appears the the Commander and her are getting very close. By the second time meeting she's very outspoken then eventually asks for hand lotion. It seems insane that magizines are rare and her reaction is like seeing an extinct animal. Theres a part on 153 that she basically thinks anythign to do or resembles women is a susprise it's still around. She's talking about a plants looks, "So female in shape it was a surprise they'd not long since been rooted out." We also find out what had happened to the woman before her. She had hung herself after writing that Latin phrase. We now can gather that he had been this generous with the other handmaids, because how else could she have known that phrase. The Commander wants the women to atleast be able to stand their lives and not feel completely miserable, which is a very generous act, but he also is looking for someone to confide in. The end of chapter 30 is very interesting. She's praying to God, but in a les formal fashion. She talks to God as You instead. I think she has a feeling of being more free than she has in the past. It's like she's talking to a friend instead of praying and hoping she'll get an answer. This is not looking good for her, I really hope that she does not choose to kill herself in the end.

The Handmaid's Tale 99-50

These next chapters become more confusing. It seems the farther we get into the story the more she has flash backs and tells about stories. Her mom sounds like a spunky woman, but she does have a point when she says this is how she wanted it. I wonder what they were running from that Luke got seperated from her and her daughter. That some how he would have reached the river bank. Also, Birth Day gets all the women excited, especially if there's nothing wrong with the baby. The reward is that Janine will never be an unwomen even if she can't have another baby. THough, what happens to the baby. I'm sure they;ll raise her but how? Will she herself become a commander's wife or will she be turned into a handmaid too. I love the part where Moira escapes. She couldn't take the crap anymore and found a way out.
Later the story kind of drags on, until she meets with the commander. I still would like to know what the point of playing scrabble was. maybe, he just wanted to enjoy some company. His wife sure doesn't seem like a Joy to be around anymore, and all he wanted was to have a companion and feel cared for.

The Handmaid's Tale 49-99

Well this story gets more intense as I read it. My favorite parts so far are when she finds the writing, she believess is Latin. I had to google it, because curiousity got the best of me. Apparently is means Don't let the bastards wear you down. It is a good message to the new women that come in the house, if only they knew what it ment. The flash backs get confusing, but I enjoy hearing about Moire because you can tell that's when she's happy. When she gets to see a friendly face. I want to know what happened to her child and Luke. She keeps saying throughout the flash backs that it is better to think they are dead, but I don't think I'd enjoy that thought. Then again I don't know what the outside world would be like for those 2 not being a Handmaid or Martha. This is starting to turn into one of my favorite books to read. Course the ending may change everything.

The Handmaid's Tale

I'm enjoying this book. When you first pick up a book and know nothing about the plot it can be confusing. From the beginning, it seemed as though there are women that are trapted within these houses and forced to obey strict laws. Though as the story goes on, it does seem like prison, but the author says it is not. The narrator of the story is likeable and interesting to hear about her life. I want to know what set off this whole war. That so many women can't have children and what makes a woman unworthy/healthy to have them. The only purpose of the women in red is to, what.. get prego? The part I thought was shocking was the wall. They have dead bodies hanging there to scare people, but where we see doctors as respectable, it is completely frowned upon. People even denied being doctors and destroyed any evidence of it. Obviously, it must of been because women were having abortions and now that they can't have children they are getting rid of doctors. I'd absolutely hate living there. Having to get pregnant, wearing those red outfits, can barely talk or look at other people. Sounds dull and horrible. I'm wondering if something is to happen between her and her walking partner or her Commander's Wife.
I also want to know more about Luke and her daughter. She brings up many stories about Luke and things he has taught her, but never mentioned what has happened to them.