Wednesday 13 October 2010

Essay Plan - HWK

Is Gilead built apon the principle of using womens bodies as political instruments?

P1: Explain Gilead's principle?(the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian and theocratic state that has replaced the United States of America. Because of dangerously low reproduction rates, Handmaids are assigned to bear children for elite couples that have trouble conceiving) Answer question - Explain the verb Instrument and compare it with the handmaid.

P2: First E.g of being a political instrument - They are completely controlled ie.diet,they are forced to eat. Don't have the choice.

P3/4: Lifestyle/Freedom - Only allowed out to buy things, not allowed to talk etc.

P5: Relationships. - Separated from family. Not allowed to love. Have real friends. A social life.

P6: Describe the 'Ceremony', how Serena is involved, the structure of it. Offred = Instrument...

P7: Conclusion

1 comment:

  1. Not enough detail for a decent plan - not what I'd call enough work. I trust the essay will prove me wrong!

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