The Handmaid's Tale - Analysis & Annotation
English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analysis and annotation of selected extracts from The Handmaid's Tale, exploring dystopian themes for Year 9 students.
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The Handmaid's Tale - Analysis & Annotation
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the story is set in the Republic of Gilead, a theocratic society that has overthrown the United States government. The novel explores themes of oppression, control over women, and the use of religious ideology to justify authoritarian rule. The protagonist, Offred, is a Handmaid assigned to produce children for the ruling class, living under strict surveillance. The society's rigid hierarchy and loss of personal freedoms highlight the dystopian setting. The narrative examines how power is maintained through fear, propaganda, and the suppression of individual identity. Key phrases such as 'ceremony' and 'The Eyes' evoke the themes of ritual and constant surveillance, respectively. Atwood’s portrayal of Gilead questions the nature of freedom and explores the human spirit’s resilience amidst oppression.
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Question 1
Answer in 1-2 sentences.
1.
Where is The Handmaid's Tale set, according to the summary?
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Answer in 1-2 sentences.
1.
What is Offred's primary duty as a Handmaid?
[2 marks]D
Question 3
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'The Eyes'.
1.
Which literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'The Eyes'?
[2 marks]E
Question 4
Answer in 1-2 sentences.
1.
What does the term 'ceremony' refer to in the context of the novel?
[2 marks]F
Question 5
Complete the following analyse of the extract below.
1.
Identify two literary techniques used in this passage and explain their effect.
[4 marks]G
Question 6
Identify the technique in the quote and explain how it contributes to the theme.
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What technique is used here and what is its purpose?
[3 marks]H
Question 7
Write a short paragraph (about 150 words) analysing how Atwood uses language to depict oppression.
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Analyse how Atwood's language depicts the oppressive atmosphere of Gilead.
[10 marks]I
Question 8
Create a short poem or monologue inspired by the themes of control and resistance in Gilead. Use at least three literary techniques.
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Write your poem or monologue here.
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