Reading: Chapters 2-13

Gender Roles in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale

1. Welcome - hints & tips before you start
   
2. Pre-reading Phase: Researching The Handmaid's Tale
   
3. Reading: Chapter 1
   
4. Reading: Chapters 2-13
   
5. Reading: Chapters 14-24

The Hierarchy in Gilead

Read chapters 2-13.

Then do the following task: In Gilead, people are categorised and divided into functions in society (especially women). Copy the following table to a Word document. While reading (or after reading), fill in the table and record details of these functions. Leave room to add to your table as you read through the rest of the novel. The first column has been done for you.

Character group	Colour-code + clothing	Details of function in society/ lifestyle/ status etc.	Characters	Noteworthy quotes (page numbers!)
Handmaids
Angels
Aunts
Wives