The Handmaid's & Quote Analysis

The novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood has a great deal of quotes with strong meanings behind them. The quotes in the novel force you think because they apply to how people live their lives in our own society. One quote that I thought applied to some of my own personal experiences was from chapter 30, and it said “ You can’t help what you feel, Moira once said, but you can help how you behave” (192). In this quote the narrator contemplated her feelings toward Nick. She believes that she may like him, but doesn’t think it would be honorable to replace Luke, her husband from before.

Cat Power’s “The Greatest” encompasses many of the themes of powerlessness in The Handmaid’s Tale. If we imagine the song coming from the point of view of Offred, or any handmaid, the song becomes a reflection on Gilead and its effects on the handmaid’s psyche. Offred reflects often on the past and in these reflections the beginning traces of Gilead, warning signs, are present. For example, a woman attempts to steal Offred’s daughter claiming that “the lord told her too” (find actual quote) (Atwood 72). Despite these warning signs Gilead still came as a surprise to Offred, a shock like the “rush of a flood”.

With knowledge of the princess’s complex character, of human nature in general, and of the story’s structure, it undoubtable that she chose to spare his life. Undeniably, there is evidence suggesting that the princess’ jealousy may overcome the love and passion she feels toward her lover, leading her to send him to death by the jaws of the tiger. However, the princess is described as being as “blooming as [the king’s] most florid fancies and with a soul as fervent and imperious as his own.” Therefore, it would be more logical to conclude that the the princess, with feeling so ardent and forceful, could not bear to see her lover die a horrible, messy death.

A Loose Contradiction: Moira’s Situation In The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood describes Moira’s situation by playing with the word “loose” to emphasize how Moira could be at risk and a to her surroundings. When Offred discovers what had happened to Moira, she reflects how Moira’s actions could affect her and the other roles in the Republic of Gilead in a vague manner; “Moira had power now, she’d been set loose, she’d set herself loose. She was now a loose woman” (Atwood 133). By Atwood stating that Moira was set loose, she implies that Moira was allowed to leave Gilead; moreover, Moira didn’t have to go through a manhunt to find her freedom.

On page 17 , paragraph 2 it states, "The girl was lovely, but she had dared to raise her eyes to the loved one of the princess: and, with all the intensity of the savage blood transmitted to her through long lines of wholly barbaric ancestors, she hated the woman who blushed and trembled behind that silent door she see him talking to another girl and she gets jealous. Will, she picks for his benefit or her

The old woman eventually gives him a choice; she will become young and beautiful, but an unfaithful wife, or she will remain her current age and stay true to the Knight throughout her life. Contrasting his actions in the past, the Knight chooses to say, “My lady and my love, my dearest wife, I leave the matter to your wise decision... Whatever pleases you suffices me.” The woman, joyful with his response, magically becomes both young and loyal and the two have a happy relationship. These words from the Knight show that he has learned from his past mistakes; instead of taking advantage a woman, or refusing to respect a woman based on appearance, he treated her with equal respect, and gave her the right to choose her own

The princess and man are truly in love, but since her father caught them, the man has to face the consequences provided by the arena. This detail overall causes the princess and her lover not to be in a happy relationship anymore. Another example from the text is, “Her decision had been indicated in an instant, but it had been made after days and nights of anguished deliberation” (Paragraph 25). In other words, the princess put a lot of thought and effort into her decision to help her lover. This detail emphasizes how much the princess was

“This semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as his most florid fancies, and with a soul as fervent and imperious as his own.” The statement tells the reader that the princess had strong barbaric roots and she was the apple of the King's eye. The princess would have a craving for blood because of her brutal roots. The princess's barbaric roots would increase her hatred of women. The barbaric roots of the princess would make her want to direct her lover to the door that has the tiger behind it because she craves bloodshed and her increased hatred for the

The king made sure that the vizier knew he would most likely have to put his own daughter to death, and that if he refused to do so then he too would be put to death. The vizier explained the situation, stating that she could not be persuaded to change her mind. The news surprised the king very much, though he was not opposed to the idea. The text even states that, "The king was delighted and said, 'Go to her, prepare her, and bring her to me early in the evening.' "

Language has the power to raise people’s spirits or to install fear. In a patriarchal dystopian society the power of words is essential; using them gives the ability to take away freedom. Incorporating new words into literature can structure new meanings into a society. Using biblical references can have strong repercussions when used on an unassuming audience. Using language in your head can keep your thoughts alive.

Although the king was their rival, he understood the pain that love causes among men. He formulated a way for them to decide who should win the young lady's heart. A battle. The battle would be fought between the two and knight's that each cousin would appoint. Blood would not be shed but rather whoever came crashing down off their horse would be eliminated from the battle.

In the novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, the protagonist, Offred, expresses her wish that her “story [is] different,” that it is “happier,” or at least “more active, less hesitant, less distracted” than it is ultimately portrayed (267). However, as her story is told, these characteristics are evident in the way she talks and acts, especially around those with authority. Hesitant to express her true thoughts and feelings, and distracted by memories from her previous life, Offred attempts to piece together her role in the society that has taken her freedom. The result is a compilation of moments, of memories, both from her present, her past, and even speculation about her future.

The first quotation is taken from the first few chapters of Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. The novel does not seem to be set in a specific time period just before and after a post-apocalyptic catastrophe. At the beginning of this quote, Oryx is talking to Jimmy about the life she lived and how her community was as a child. The second quotation is taken from the first couple of chapters in The Handmaid's tale by Margaret Atwood.

9 reasons why "The Handmaiden" is Park Chan-wook 's best film since "Oldboy" Park Chan-wook 's return to S. Korea from Hollywood, where he directed "Stoker", also signaled his return to masterpieces, with "The Handmaiden" reaching the standards of his best films, like "Oldboy". His pass from Hollywood did not have the same success his previous works had; however, Park seems to have implemented the aesthetics usually associated with American films in "The Handmaiden." In the process, he has created a completely new amalgam, which seems to have taken the best from his unique style and Hollywood aesthetics, particularly regarding maximalism in terms of image and dialogue. The outcome is magnificent, a truly impressive film in all aspects.

The first reason is that the princess absolutely hated the princess. In the story Stockton says “ The girl was lovely, but she had dared to raise her eyes to the loved one of the princess; and, with all intensity of the savage blood transmitted to her through long lines of wholly barbaric ancestors, she hated the woman