Offred In The Handmaid's Tale

The United States of America has become a totalitarian, known as the Republic of Gilead, due to low reproduction rates during a time in need in war. Women in The Handmaid’s Tale are forced under strict regulations and laws to have children for couples of higher class that are having trouble conceiving. Offred who happens to be the main character is one of the women who were assigned to a certain Commander. Not only that however her life turned around. Her rights and family were taken away from her. Her real name wasn't even her name anymore, instead it was a property name, Offred. Has this become the possible future of the country?
Throughout the story, Offred narrates the story by taking us through every event she comes across and constantly tell us flashbacks of her family and past. The flashbacks helped her stay sane compared to the other handmaids who are brainwashed into the world of Gilead. Not only that but it helped the reader understand the narrator’s mind and the character she builds. Also, as the reader you can assume Offred is opposed to Gilead due to her rebellious acts and thoughts. Other handmaids lose themselves by committing to the
She believes Offred is the perfect handmaid to give her a child due to her own infertility. However, as the reader we can see the psychological view on Serena through how she treats Offred. It’s already overwhelming seeing her husband with another woman, especially with the incident that occurred when the Commander reached his hand towards Offred which is against the law. Serena seems to build anger and jealousy towards Offred. However, she covers these feelings by proving that her biggest desire is to have a child. She even mentions Offred’s daughter and a relationship with Nick. Offred sees this as a possibility towards her freedom and