The Handmaid's Tale
Why do the Aunts change all of the women`s name?
Why do the Aunts change all of the women`s name?
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The women are all state property. Their former identities are no longer of any consequence.So, for example, Offred a patronymic name that means "Of Fred". This refers to the man she serves.
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The women are all state property. Their former identities are no longer of any consequence.So, for example, Offred a patronymic name that means "Of Fred". This refers to the man she serves.
