The Handmaid's Tale

How does Atwood effectively present the different roles of the Handmaid/Commander`s Wife after a birth?

How does Atwood effectively present the different roles of the Handmaid/Commander`s Wife after a birth?

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The handmaids help with the birth while the Commander's wife gets to sit behind her. The wives coo over the baby while the handmaids work; they name the baby, and then they send the mother away for her new assignment.

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The Handmaid's Tale/ Chapter 21