In Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the imprisonment is much more obvious. After one of the ceremonies Offred performs with her commander and his wife, she wonders, "Who among us is it worse for, his [wife] or me?" (Atwood 109). The importance of this quote is that it shows the fact that Offred, her commander, and the commander's wife all share a common lack of choice. They have no choice but to perform the ceremony as required by law – the same law that has turned their country into a great penitentiary. This denial of the right to choose is what creates a prison for these characters. There is no freedom because it is not an option for them. Additionally, as the story progresses, Offred's relationship with her commander eventually becomes complicated. Aware of the risks and dangers of such a situation, she declares: “My presence here is illegal. We [Handmaids] are forbidden to be alone with the Commanders. We are meant for reproduction…We are two-legged wombs, that’s all: sacred vessels, ambulatory chalices” (Atwood 157). This quote underlines the same point by telling the audience that everyone in the republic has their own respective role – theirs being a simple means of reproduction. Their lives and lifestyle revolve around these roles and so they are tied to them whether they like it or not. They are all imprisoned by the duties that have been imposed on each of them. Just as Rowling's characters in Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban were forced to do things they didn't want to do, the same predicament befalls Atwood's in The Handmaid's Tale. Although the two novels may share similarities regarding their use of characters, there is no denying that the settings in which each story takes place could not be more different from each other. The events of Rowling's novel all take place in the "wizard" world where magic is involved in everything. From the flying brooms of the wizarding sport called "Quidditch" to magical and enchanted candies, it's as if the setting could be a character in its own right because it has so many positive traits and lighthearted traits. However, it is also into this essentially happy world that author JK Rowling inserts dull and highly contrasting parts which, in turn, create distinctions which help to highlight what are the carceral places of those who do not. are not. For example, whenever Harry talked about the Dursleys' house, he always did so with a certain particular hatred. In a conversation between Harry and Sirius where Harry was asked if he would like to live with his godfather and move out, Harry couldn't contain his excitement. He said, "Of course I want to leave the Dursleys!" Do you have a house? When can I move in? (Rowling 278). The desire to leave that Harry expresses here is the same desire that a prisoner would likely express if asked if he would like to be released from prison. Here, one effect of imprisonment that is clearly described is impatience and a feeling of increased desire for release. Another example of deliberate distinction in the world is where "dementors" are placed, particularly in Azkaban. During another conversation, Lupine tells Harry exactly what dementors are. He says: “Dementors are some of the foulest creatures that inhabit this earth. They infest the darkest and dirtiest places, they glory in decadence and despair, they drain peace and hope and happiness from the air around them” (Rowling 140). Azkaban is the maximum security prison of the wizarding world and is where most dementors reside; the author clearly makes a very strong statement about the effects that imprisonment has on certain individuals.Imprisonment can lead to despair and countless other negative emotions. In comparison to Rowling's wizarding world, where some places are completely distinct to deliberately stand out from the rest of the living world, Atwood, on the other hand, turns her Republic of Gilead into a prison. She does not use contrasting locations because the entire world she has created is the penitentiary itself. This deprives most, if not everyone, in the novel of their basic rights and freedoms. We live in a world where people dress according to their role, job and function and where all recreational activities are either completely banned or extremely frowned upon. While returning home from buying food, Offred and her then-partner Ofglen encounter some strangers visiting Gilead. Offred is overwhelmed by the sight. The novel writes: “Ofglen stops next to me and I know that she too cannot take her eyes off these women. We are fascinated, but also repelled. They look undressed... Then I think: I used to dress like that. It was freedom” (Atwood 32). This quote is significant because it not only reinforces the fact that even such minor luxuries as fashion are taken away from the characters, but it also gives the audience an illustration of another effect that imprisonment can cause. Imprisonment can change a person's perspective from the norm. This is particularly true for prisoners sentenced to very long years. A person who has been in prison for even a decade is guaranteed to have a very different worldview once they are finally released, because during that time, that same person is unaware of what happens outside his cell. The conditions he will face outside compared to those inside will be very different and will therefore put him into shock. This is precisely what happened when Offred and Ofglen interacted with people outside of the Republic of Gilead for the first time in a long time. Furthermore, within this much harsher prison called Gilead, violence is amplified and very present. Again, during Offred and Ofglen's trip after the market, they decide to go through the wall. Offred describes the sight they see: "Next to the main entrance, there are six other bodies hanging, by their necks... We are supposed to look: that's what they are for, hanging on the wall... they are meant to frighten” (Atwood 36). As these bodies are used by the authorities to instill fear in the rest of the population of Gilead, we realize that this is also another effect of the imprisonment. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, dementors are responsible for filling people, especially prisoners, with negative thoughts. the emotions that drive most of them crazy in Azkaban, while it's the brutal actions committed by the authorities of Gilead that do the exact same thing in The Handmaid's Tale. Although Dementors make up only a small "evil" part of the vast wizarding world, the brutal actions within Gilead are present throughout the republic. These contrasting settings help the audience see the many effects of imprisonment that both novels attempt to convey and convey. The plot of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is about a journey of redemption and freedom. The story largely revolves around Harry discovering the truth about his godfather Sirius Black and what really happened twelve years ago when his parents were murdered. For most of the novel, even the truth about Harry's relationship with Black is hidden from him by others. This creates,.

Essay / In Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the imprisonment is much more obvious. After one of the ceremonies Offred performs with her commander and his wife, she wonders, "Who among us is it worse for, his [wife] or me?" (Atwood 109). The importance of this quote is that it shows the fact that Offred, her commander, and the commander's wife all share a common lack of choice. They have no choice but to perform the ceremony as required by law – the same law that has turned their country into a great penitentiary. This denial of the right to choose is what creates a prison for these characters. There is no freedom because it is not an option for them. Additionally, as the story progresses, Offred's relationship with her commander eventually becomes complicated. Aware of the risks and dangers of such a situation, she declares: “My presence here is illegal. We [Handmaids] are forbidden to be alone with the Commanders. We are meant for reproduction…We are two-legged wombs, that’s all: sacred vessels, ambulatory chalices” (Atwood 157). This quote underlines the same point by telling the audience that everyone in the republic has their own respective role – theirs being a simple means of reproduction. Their lives and lifestyle revolve around these roles and so they are tied to them whether they like it or not. They are all imprisoned by the duties that have been imposed on each of them. Just as Rowling's characters in Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban were forced to do things they didn't want to do, the same predicament befalls Atwood's in The Handmaid's Tale. Although the two novels may share similarities regarding their use of characters, there is no denying that the settings in which each story takes place could not be more different from each other. The events of Rowling's novel all take place in the "wizard" world where magic is involved in everything. From the flying brooms of the wizarding sport called "Quidditch" to magical and enchanted candies, it's as if the setting could be a character in its own right because it has so many positive traits and lighthearted traits. However, it is also into this essentially happy world that author JK Rowling inserts dull and highly contrasting parts which, in turn, create distinctions which help to highlight what are the carceral places of those who do not. are not. For example, whenever Harry talked about the Dursleys' house, he always did so with a certain particular hatred. In a conversation between Harry and Sirius where Harry was asked if he would like to live with his godfather and move out, Harry couldn't contain his excitement. He said, "Of course I want to leave the Dursleys!" Do you have a house? When can I move in? (Rowling 278). The desire to leave that Harry expresses here is the same desire that a prisoner would likely express if asked if he would like to be released from prison. Here, one effect of imprisonment that is clearly described is impatience and a feeling of increased desire for release. Another example of deliberate distinction in the world is where "dementors" are placed, particularly in Azkaban. During another conversation, Lupine tells Harry exactly what dementors are. He says: “Dementors are some of the foulest creatures that inhabit this earth. They infest the darkest and dirtiest places, they glory in decadence and despair, they drain peace and hope and happiness from the air around them” (Rowling 140). Azkaban is the maximum security prison of the wizarding world and is where most dementors reside; the author clearly makes a very strong statement about the effects that imprisonment has on certain individuals.Imprisonment can lead to despair and countless other negative emotions. In comparison to Rowling's wizarding world, where some places are completely distinct to deliberately stand out from the rest of the living world, Atwood, on the other hand, turns her Republic of Gilead into a prison. She does not use contrasting locations because the entire world she has created is the penitentiary itself. This deprives most, if not everyone, in the novel of their basic rights and freedoms. We live in a world where people dress according to their role, job and function and where all recreational activities are either completely banned or extremely frowned upon. While returning home from buying food, Offred and her then-partner Ofglen encounter some strangers visiting Gilead. Offred is overwhelmed by the sight. The novel writes: “Ofglen stops next to me and I know that she too cannot take her eyes off these women. We are fascinated, but also repelled. They look undressed... Then I think: I used to dress like that. It was freedom” (Atwood 32). This quote is significant because it not only reinforces the fact that even such minor luxuries as fashion are taken away from the characters, but it also gives the audience an illustration of another effect that imprisonment can cause. Imprisonment can change a person's perspective from the norm. This is particularly true for prisoners sentenced to very long years. A person who has been in prison for even a decade is guaranteed to have a very different worldview once they are finally released, because during that time, that same person is unaware of what happens outside his cell. The conditions he will face outside compared to those inside will be very different and will therefore put him into shock. This is precisely what happened when Offred and Ofglen interacted with people outside of the Republic of Gilead for the first time in a long time. Furthermore, within this much harsher prison called Gilead, violence is amplified and very present. Again, during Offred and Ofglen's trip after the market, they decide to go through the wall. Offred describes the sight they see: "Next to the main entrance, there are six other bodies hanging, by their necks... We are supposed to look: that's what they are for, hanging on the wall... they are meant to frighten” (Atwood 36). As these bodies are used by the authorities to instill fear in the rest of the population of Gilead, we realize that this is also another effect of the imprisonment. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, dementors are responsible for filling people, especially prisoners, with negative thoughts. the emotions that drive most of them crazy in Azkaban, while it's the brutal actions committed by the authorities of Gilead that do the exact same thing in The Handmaid's Tale. Although Dementors make up only a small "evil" part of the vast wizarding world, the brutal actions within Gilead are present throughout the republic. These contrasting settings help the audience see the many effects of imprisonment that both novels attempt to convey and convey. The plot of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is about a journey of redemption and freedom. The story largely revolves around Harry discovering the truth about his godfather Sirius Black and what really happened twelve years ago when his parents were murdered. For most of the novel, even the truth about Harry's relationship with Black is hidden from him by others. This creates,.

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