Reading: Chapter 1

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

Chapter 1 - First Impression

Read the first chapter of the novel. Then go to Padlet (https://padlet.com/s1038373/i0rjc3adne5qwgip), think of 1-3 adjectives and 1-3 nouns related to your first impression of the novel. Post your chosen words in the columns.

IMPORTANT: Start your post like this: ##NameSurname##, so your teacher can check whether you completed the task.

Analysing Chapter 1

Answer the following questions in a Word document. Provide page numbers and/or quotes to support your arguments!

1. What is the role of the Aunts?
2. Who - do you think - are the Angels?
3. What can you find out about the roles of women in the first chapter? Are there any differences?

Reading: Chapters 2-13