The Handmaid's Tale - Offred
English
Grade 7
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An exam-style worksheet focused on analyzing the character Offred in The Handmaid's Tale, suitable for Grade 7 students.
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The Handmaid's Tale - Offred
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Scene Summary and Context
In Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Offred is a woman living in the dystopian society of Gilead, where women’s rights are severely restricted. Her role as a Handmaid is to bear children for the ruling class, and her life is governed by strict rules and surveillance. The novel explores her internal thoughts, memories of her past life, and her struggle to maintain her identity under oppressive circumstances. The narrative is rich with symbolism and uses language to reflect her feelings of captivity and longing for freedom. As Offred navigates her environment, she often reflects on her prior life, questioning her existence and the meaning of obedience and resistance. Key phrases such as “Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum” (Don’t let the bastards grind you down) serve as symbols of hope and rebellion. This passage reveals her inner conflict and the societal constraints she operates within, capturing her complex emotional landscape.
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Answer the questions based on the summary and the text provided.
1.
What is Offred’s primary role in Gilead according to the summary?
[2 marks]2.
Describe one way Offred's internal thoughts are shown in the novel.
[2 marks]3.
Identify a symbolic phrase mentioned in the context that represents hope.
[2 marks]4.
What literary technique is used in the phrase 'Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum'?
[2 marks]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Latin phrase
Cc) Irony
Dd) Symbolism
5.
Explain how the novel uses language to reflect Offred's emotional state.
[4 marks]6.
Identify and analyze one literary device used to portray Offred’s internal conflict.
[3 marks]7.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum' in the context of the novel?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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