The Handmaid's Tale
Chapter 45 handmaids tale
After Serena has discovered Offred's indiscretions with the Commander, she stated, "You could have left me something." What do you suppose she meant?
After Serena has discovered Offred's indiscretions with the Commander, she stated, "You could have left me something." What do you suppose she meant?
I think this is Serena's way of telling Offred that she knows Offred is having an affair with the commander. She implies that Offred is a "slut" like all Handmaids. We also get a sense that the commander does not have sexual relations with his wife anymore.