Propaganda is a necessary tool for effective

governance.
My view of points In my view, I believe that anybody is capable of telling a
story about the past. The narrative or narratives of what
took place in the past can be explained by anyone.
However, due to the fact that people are doing this,
history can sometimes become distorted or even almost
modified as a result in considering the fact that even some
details will be left out of the story altogether, while others
will be inserted to create a different impression than the
one that actually occurred. In my opinion, history
frequently displays a great deal of bias. When people just
tell one side of a story or omit to incorporate alternative
perspectives, they introduce an element of bias into the
historical record. Additionally, people will word history
differently, which will result in what they are saying
becoming biased.

Real-world relevance “Wars, such as the Vietnam war, are all remembered
and application differently” Whether you were a combatant, a civilian
seeing a battle, or a neutral observer, your perspective on
the conflict would have been different.

Doubt Who exactly has the authority to determine whether or not

history is fundamentally biased? Is there a lack of
prejudice in any history?

An excerpt from the “Even though I always do at the time, I have a hard time
text believing the whisperings and discoveries that are being
shared with me. Pg. 202 HMT

An Extract from the "Even if only one of the things I think turns out to be
Text correct, it is impossible for all of them to be correct."
However, I have faith in all three of these interpretations
of Luke at the same time. Pg. 106 HMT
 What are its functions, and why do
governments employ it?

My view of points Propaganda is frequently used by governments as a

technique to help them connect with the feelings of the
population and to influence people's beliefs and actions
for the benefit of the government. There are a lot of
different applications for propaganda, some of which
include the employment of slogans, the transmission of
information in a selective manner, as well as the
spreading of misinformation, disinformation, or even
false news. The information is skewed and following it
could take one in a direction very different from the one
they had in mind. Propaganda is utilized by governments
as a weapon to assist in influencing and persuading
persons to believe in a particular direction, as well as a
means of assisting in having citizens support the
government behind the backs of their respective leaders.

Real-world relevance The use of propaganda by the North Korean government

is the primary method through which information is
and application disseminated to the population of North Korea.
When it comes to a nation, the employment of propaganda
is associated with a number of benefits; however, it also
carries with it a number of drawbacks that should not be
Doubt ignored. These drawbacks should not be ignored because
they can have a significant impact. Some examples of
these drawbacks are as follows

An excerpt from the “I am also aware that it is not in my best interest to agree.
text Aunt Lydia once told me that modesty is the same thing as
invisibility. Never forget it. To be seen, to be seen, is to be
- she shook slightly - pierced. To be seen is to be seen.”
What must be is something that cannot be understood. She
referred to us as girls. Pg. 28 HMT

An excerpt from the “It is not wise to rely... on quiet majorities... since silence
text is a delicate thing”. Book 3, Chapter 1

What kinds of changes might occur in a

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 person's relationships with others and with
themselves if they are forced to live under a
totalitarian regime?
My view of points Being forced to live under a totalitarian government will
have a negative effect on a person's connection to self,
which, in turn, will have an effect on the person's
relationship with themselves. Not only do they lose touch
with themselves, but they also lose contact with the world
that is around them as they become further and further
detached from reality. Because nothing feels and will ever
feel the same again after what has happened to them, they
will also lose a sense of realness with other people. This is
a consequence of the fact that nothing feels the same and
will never feel the same again. This is due to the fact that
after what has happened to them, nothing will ever again
have the same sensation. They are unable to make
decisions for themselves or for other people in their
environment because they lack the cognitive capacity to
do so.

Real-world relevance The nation of North Korea is ruled by a totalitarian

regime, and its citizens are coerced into deferring to the
and application authority of that regime throughout their whole lives.

Doubt The degree of personal liberty enjoyed by inhabitants of a

totalitarian state in comparison to those of a democratic
one is the defining characteristic that separates the two
types of governments.

An excerpt from the “We slept in the room that had formerly served as the
text gym. The floor was made of varnished wood, and there
were stripes and circles painted on it in preparation for the
games that had been played there in the past” Pg. 1 HMT
This remark can be found in the beginning of the book and
explains the beginning of her difficult connection with
herself. It can also be seen as the beginning of the bonds
that she will build later on.
 An excerpt from the "Every, I did not lock you up in a facility of any kind. I
text only demonstrated how to use the bars." Pg. 170

How vitally necessary is it for the proper

operation of a society and the people who live in
it that they have their privacy?
My view of points It is imperative that you take measures to protect your
privacy given that you cannot depend on other individuals
at all times. Even if you don't think you have anything to
hide, there are undoubtedly some aspects of your life that
you would rather keep to yourself because you don't
believe anyone can be entirely trusted. Even if you don't
think you have anything to hide, you probably do. If a
person does not feel the need to expose something, they
are less likely to do so in reaction to an invasion of their
personal space since it makes them feel uneasy and if they
do feel the need to reveal something, they are less likely
to do so. It is possible for other people to take the
personal information you provide and use it for their own
reasons, regardless of whether or not those purposes are
useful to you.
There are a lot of individuals who are wary of the cutting-
edge technology that is embedded into our computers and
phones, which is why the cameras are covered. The
Real-world relevance National Security Agency (NSA) is known to listen in on
and application the personal phone conversations of individuals, which,
depending on the subject matter that is being discussed,
may be considered an invasion of privacy on the part of
those persons.

Doubt Why does the government of our country feel the need to
get the right to invade our privacy? Are they so
untrustworthy when it comes to the individuals in their
care that they feel the need to gain this authority?

An excerpt from the text “A bed. Single bed with a mattress that is medium-firm
and a white flocked spread that covers it." Pg. 8 HMT
This is an important quote because it discusses her room
as well as the few remaining moments of privacy she has.

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 An excerpt from the “Aunt Lydia, who was in love with either/or, declared that
text where I am is not a jail but a pleasure”. On page 8, Offred
has reached the conclusion of her explanation of her room
and the privacy that she enjoys there. Which is the only bit
of privacy she has.

How exactly can having an understanding of the

structure of something assist one comprehend
its meaning and function?
My view of points The idea that learning more about something increases
one's familiarity with it is quite obvious. After gaining
familiarity with a subject, one can begin to grasp its
significance and use.

Real-world relevance Learning about the moon's mechanics can provide light on
and application the universe's significance for humanity.

An excerpt from the “I can see it as I go down the stairs, round, convex, a pier-
text glass, like the eye of a fish, and myself in it like a
distorted shadow, a parody of something, some fairy tale
figure in a red cloak, descending towards a moment of
carelessness that is the same as danger. A sister dripped in
blood”. Pg. 9

How exactly does the First Amendment make

certain that the United States of America will
never evolve into a totalitarian society? Is there
a guarantee that you will get your money back?
My view of points One of the safeguards that we have in place for ourselves
is the provision of the first amendment, which provides us
the right to practice any religion of our choosing without
interference. Without it, a sizeable number of individuals
would psychologically and physically compel others into
thinking and attempting to do something different than
what they did. One person is all that is needed to
physically seize control of the situation. The only thing
that can be ensured is the making of more assurances.

Real-world relevance The extermination of the Jewish people. Because Hitler

 was of a single mind with regard to the significance of
and application religious belief, he was the person to blame for the
Holocaust.
Doubt How are we able to ensure anything that takes on within
the government?
"You belong to a generation that has traveled the world,"
observed Aunt Lydia. It is the most difficult thing for you.
An excerpt from the We are aware of the sacrifices that are anticipated from
text you. It is challenging when men look down on you. The
people who come after you will have an easier time of it."
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Conclusion
I am still curious as to whether or not the author of "The Handmaid's Tale" has addressed
the method by which they conceived of the idea for the novel and how it was evolved. In
particular, this is something that has piqued my attention. It is entirely likely that the author
has never in their entire life witnessed tyranny being carried out in actual life. Is that
something that she has ever encountered or witnessed before in her life? I am blown away
by both the language and the narrative of the story, and I am particularly delighted by how
she managed to hold the attention of the readers without resorting to an endless chain of
dramatic high points. Both the language and the narrative of the story are incredible. My
mind has been blown by the language used in the story as well as the narrative itself. What,
if any, message does the novel make about authoritarianism by way of the particular words
and phrases that it uses? What do you think is the one most important thing that a reader
can take away from the experience of reading this book? My point of view is that it is due
to the fact that people have a tendency to underestimate their own strength, in addition to
the fact that certain people have a propensity to abuse their authority to the point where
they are forced to experience the full impact of it. Another possibility is that it is due to the
fact that some people have a tendency to overestimate their own power.

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