The Handmaid's Tale: Religion & Control - Error Correction Worksheet
English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focused on error correction and analysis related to themes of religion and control in The Handmaid's Tale. Designed for Year 9 students to develop critical understanding and analytical skills.
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The Handmaid's Tale: Religion & Control - Error Correction Worksheet
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Scene Summary and Context
In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the narrative is set in the dystopian society of Gilead, where religious fundamentalism is used to justify the control of women. The protagonist, Offred, navigates a world where her freedoms are severely restricted, and her identity is shaped by strict religious laws. This scene highlights the oppressive atmosphere through the use of particular phrases such as 'Blessed be the fruit' and 'Under His Eye,' which serve as constant reminders of the regime’s religious authority. The society’s leaders manipulate religious doctrine to maintain power, enforcing rules that control women’s bodies and behaviour. Atwood employs language and symbolism to critique the misuse of religion as a tool of control. The theme of religious dogma is woven throughout the narrative, creating a tense atmosphere where faith is used both as a source of comfort and a means of oppression.
1.
Identify one phrase from the summary that exemplifies the use of religious language to control behaviour.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how language is used to depict control in the society of Gilead.
[4 marks]3.
Which literary device is most prominent in the phrases 'Blessed be the fruit' and 'Under His Eye'?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Religious symbolism
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
4.
Describe how Atwood's use of language reinforces themes of oppression and control.
[4 marks]5.
Identify a technique used in the narrative to emphasise the oppressive atmosphere.
[2 marks]6.
Analyse how the societal control is reflected through language as described in the summary.
[4 marks]7.
What role does symbolism play in conveying the theme of religious control?
[2 marks]8.
Identify one way Atwood's language criticises the misuse of religion as a tool of power.
[2 marks]9.
Provide a brief explanation of how religious language influences the behaviour of characters in Gilead.
[4 marks]10.
Choose the statement that best describes the society of Gilead.
[1 mark]Aa) A democratic society with religious freedom
Bb) A society where religion is used to control women
Cc) An industrial society driven by technology
Dd) A society with minimal religious influence
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