The Handmaid's Tale

1. Compare and contrast how Offred experienced a hotel room affair with Luke (Chapter 9) vs. how she is experiencing the hotel room with The Commander.

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Unlike with Luke, Offred's experience with the commander is sad and pathetic. She tries to fake arosal with the Commander but everything feels contrived and the commander looks weak.

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