Chapter 34 in the book The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood was an eye opener for the reason why the society of Gilead was created. It was pretty much created because the males of the world had nothing to want anymore, and also the world of Gilead could protect women from anymore harm. In my opinion I do not think that keeping the women, especially handmaid's sheltered behind these walls because without exposure, the women will know nothing other than their life in Gilead. If Gilead were to be destroyed, the women would be left without any guidance of some sort. I guess it is a nice idea that Gilead provides every woman with a spouse, and someone to have babies with, but the fact that it is not under their control, and they live their lives in a monotonous, cycle, where they have no way out.
What I don't understand, is the purpose of the Prayvaganzas that the women of Gilead attend. How could the "Eye" of Gilead allow for girls as young as 14 years old to get married? I would think that it would be more dangerous emotionally for the girl. On the other hand, I guess this type of system works for the girls getting married at 14 because there is a larger chance of the girls to get pregnant, in a longer amount of time. I mean, isn't that the goal of this entire society?.... to make non-deformed babies?!
*This picture above of a young girl is suppose to depict a young girl getting married off in Gilead at the age of 14 years old... it might be a bit over exaggerated.. haha
haha, yeah just a bit over-exagerated. :) I love your pictures though. It makes your blog much more interesting. I agree with what you said about all the women in Gilead. It would be horrible to have to live like that. Everyday just going through the same motions time and time again.
ReplyDeleteI personally think that the whole idea of this society is so that women can be protected and that so men can have more fun is absolutely ridiculous. This is the same point that "When It Changed" tried to make. Women are very capable of taking care of themeselves, and do not need any protection from men. Yes, life might be a little easier for women with men, and men might be physically stronger than women, but what women lack in physical strength, we make up for in mental strength.
As i was reading your entry, i also remembered the movies that they make the girls watch, about rape and violence. I feel like that's also extremely ridiculous. How can you say its a woman's fault for getting raped by a man?