1. The Handmaid
... up with a horrible every-day life and does so with dignity and self-respect. This could be seen as heroism. However, there are parts of the story where Offred is selfish and she sometimes shows great indifference to her situation. A good example of this is when Ofglen, her shopping partner, ... to kill her." She even attempted it twice because the first time she got caught and her feet were beaten with steel cables. This shows great bravery and defiance that is dormant in Offred. When we see these two characters together, Offred seems even more indifferent and "wimpish" than ever. Howeve...
- Word Count: 1260
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School