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tal hypocrisies. Serena Joy A former TV evangelist turned Gilead wife. Her resentment and complicity. Symbolizes the betrayal of traditional gender roles. The Aunts and Handmaids The indoctrinators and victims within Gilead. Their influen

the social divisions of early 20th-century England, influencing characters’ decisions and prejudices. Contextual Background for AQA A-Level Students Historical and Social Context The novel spans the inte