In the quote, Offred shows how growth can be both comforting and painful. Even though she misses her daughter, she feels relief knowing she is alive and growing. Watching a video of myself as a little kid laughing and playing with my dad creates a similar feeling. Growing up is beautiful, but it also means that a version of us is gone. Just like Offred, there is happiness in growth, but also a subtle sense of loss.

Key quote.

'' Once in a while I think I can see myself, though blurrily, as he may see me. There are things he wants to prove to me ''[pg. 10, Ch 32]

This quote shows how Offred like in the song is valuing herself, He is learning to think of herself differently than the others. Like in the song their is a clear show of how they see themselves differently from the comun crowd. Who treats them like objects or lesser humans.

During chapter 35, there's a specific passage that talks about marriage between men and women. They specify how if the marriage doesn't work, it's most likely that the men would go away and look for his own satisfaction. It then clarified that it's a problem that involves both of them, they just needed to change their mindset or change the man.

The first image is how the things actually were; but Atwood uses language to change the perception and role of gender. This way the portrayal of gender inequality is seen all throughout the book.

Song: Heaven someday, minute 0:22. The quote from the lyrics is "I never got to kiss your cheeks", where it reflects the pain from Janine towards her child and how she was taken out of her arms.