Aunt and Wives are how they are referred to, whereas the male Commanders, Angels, Eyes, and Guardians do not reduce individual men to their sex. ... Women in a North American society have the same opportunities as men. ... However, when the Eyes arrive to take her, Offred is convinced that Nick has betrayed her, "You shit, I think my suspicion hovers in the air above him, a dark angel warning me away."...
The bible being a very respected, trusted and followed source for many people in America, explaining the new laws, such as compulsory surrogacy, in terms of biblical precedent makes it easier for people to believe they are justified. ... Many names of people and places also have religious connotations: Guards are called "Angels", the indoctrination centre the "Rachel and Leah Centre" and stores are called "Milk and Honey" or "Loaves and Fishes". ...
The text is set in Gilead, a society that has been founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the North East of the United States of America. ... The local police are "Guardians of the Faith"; soldiers are "Angels"; and the Commanders are officially "Commanders of the Faithful." ... A stage when religious fanatics attempted to gain power within the American Government so they could, "save the sinners of the society". ...
