~ Quotations: The author chose a unique way to show past vs. present. If something was said in the past...it has no quotations but if it is being said in the present... there are quotes.
~ Time: In the story, Offred frequently switches from past to present. Although it is sometimes confusing, after a while it helps the reader understand what is happening.
~ Use Of Moira: I think that it is ironic that whenever the plot rises, Moira is brought into the picture. Moira brings tension to the story and makes Offred remember her past life. Her past with Moira is different then her past with her mother, Luke, or her daughter. Moira is what Offred strives to become.
~Imagery: Offred describes her adventures in great detail. This allows the reader to feel like they are actually there with Offred. (ex. The bodie on the wall... smiley face)
Conflicts:
Government vs. Women:
Government takes away women's right to have a job, own property, read, etc.
Result: Women are made servents
Rita vs. Offred:
Rita is never satisfied with anything Offred does. She is always rude to her.
Result: Offred stays away and does not attempt a friendship
Government vs. Offred and Luke:
Luke and Offred run from the government to excape new laws
Result: Offred is made a handmaid and Luke disappears
Moira vs. Aunt Elizabeth:
Moira threatens Aunt Elizabeth with a pointy part of a toilet
Result: Moira ties Aunt Elizabeth behind a furnace and manages to successfully excape
Bad Guardians vs. pregnant Handmaid:
2 Guardians rape a pregnant handmaid causing her to loose the baby
Result: The one gets shot and the other one is beaten unconscious by all the handmaids at the Salvage
Serena Joy vs. Offred:
Serena Joy calls Offred a slut and threatens to kill her
Result: Offred is taken away before Serena has a chance
