The Handmaid's Tale: Women’s Rights Analysis
English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet analyzing themes of women's rights in The Handmaid's Tale, including scene summaries, context, and annotation tasks for Grade 6 students.
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The Handmaid's Tale: Women’s Rights Analysis
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Scene Summary and Context
The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel depicting a future society where women’s rights are severely restricted. The story centers on Offred, a woman living under a totalitarian regime called Gilead, where women are valued primarily for their reproductive capacity. In this society, many women are stripped of their independence, forced into subordinate roles, and denied basic rights. The novel explores themes of oppression, control, and resistance. One scene describes a ritual where Handmaids are made to reproduce for the ruling class, emphasizing the loss of personal freedom. A quote from the scene states, 'We are two-legged wombs, that’s all.' This highlights the dehumanization and objectification of women in the regime. The context of the novel reflects ongoing issues related to women’s rights and autonomy, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of extreme societal control and the importance of gender equality.
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Answer the following questions based on the summary and context provided. Use complete sentences where needed.
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What is the main theme discussed in the scene summary?
[2 marks]2.
Describe the societal role of women in Gilead as depicted in the summary.
[2 marks]3.
What does the quote 'We are two-legged wombs, that’s all' suggest about how women are treated?
[3 marks]4.
Identify one literary technique used in the quote and explain its effect.
[3 marks]5.
In your own words, explain why the novel serves as a cautionary tale about society.
[5 marks]6.
What can we learn from this story about the importance of women’s rights today?
[2 marks]7.
Identify one symbol mentioned in the context that represents oppression.
[2 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph explaining what personal freedoms are most at risk in the society described.
[5 marks]9.
Propose a way society can avoid the oppressive future described in the novel.
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- 12/31/2025
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