23: Compare the use of contrast as a literary device in any of the two or three works you have studied.
Thesis Statement:
In The Handmaid 's Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell, contrast allows readers to observe a clear representation of two opposite characters or situations and identify the main differences, thus enhancing the major theme of oppression in both dystopian societies. Contrast is used to identify the differences between two subjects.
1. Topic Sentence: In The Handmaid 's Tale by Margaret Atwood, contrast can be observed when viewing Offred 's personality compared to her best friend, Moira 's. Moira serves as a contrast for Offred as both girls are dramatically different at handling situations and respond in different manners. While Moira is more blunt and rebellious, Offred is quieter and prefers not to call …show more content…
o In the Handmaid 's Tale, a chalice represents the handmaids being compared to chalice, which suggests that they are merely open vessel and there only job is to bear children. This is dehumanizing and humiliating for the handmaids o A symbol from the bible (the wine cup used in the Christian Eucharist) and given a darker meaning. This is used to control the citizens
• The Aunts at the Red Centre: The word "aunt" suggests a positive connotation, however they are actually trying to brainwash these girls into believing that Gilead is a safe society o "Aunt Sarah and Aunt Elizabeth patrolled: they had electric cattle prods strung on thongs from their leather belts" (4) --> a darker image of the aunts is created and this contrasts their
Thesis Statement:
In The Handmaid 's Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell, contrast allows readers to observe a clear representation of two opposite characters or situations and identify the main differences, thus enhancing the major theme of oppression in both dystopian societies. Contrast is used to identify the differences between two subjects.
1. Topic Sentence: In The Handmaid 's Tale by Margaret Atwood, contrast can be observed when viewing Offred 's personality compared to her best friend, Moira 's. Moira serves as a contrast for Offred as both girls are dramatically different at handling situations and respond in different manners. While Moira is more blunt and rebellious, Offred is quieter and prefers not to call …show more content…
o In the Handmaid 's Tale, a chalice represents the handmaids being compared to chalice, which suggests that they are merely open vessel and there only job is to bear children. This is dehumanizing and humiliating for the handmaids o A symbol from the bible (the wine cup used in the Christian Eucharist) and given a darker meaning. This is used to control the citizens
• The Aunts at the Red Centre: The word "aunt" suggests a positive connotation, however they are actually trying to brainwash these girls into believing that Gilead is a safe society o "Aunt Sarah and Aunt Elizabeth patrolled: they had electric cattle prods strung on thongs from their leather belts" (4) --> a darker image of the aunts is created and this contrasts their