How old do you think June is?
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32. Not in her 20s, but not past 35 and the dreaded AMA. |
She said her age in an episode with a flashback. 34 |
What happens to handmaids when they get older? What do they do in "retirement"? What happens to babies born with disabilities? There's so much I want to know about Gilead. |
What is the point of this show? |
In the book, it was clear that babies with obvious disabilities were killed. I think “retirement” for hand maids is the colonies, although maybe if there was a really great handmaid they would turn her into an aunt or a Martha. |
I would think they would become Martha’s or the really devout would become Aunts. |
The same as any other fiction - entertainment |
Don't think so. They were designated handmaids because they were considered immoral in some way. I can't imagine any other fate than the colonies. |
Entertainment? For whom? In the #metoo era? Or the Trump era? Like for real? And Elizabeth Moss is a big proponent of Scientology - why would anyone support that? I'm not being facetious either and would like a genuine response from the people who like this show. |
The dystopian genre is huge right now. I really like the book when it came out, I like dystopian fiction and shows generally, and Samira Wiley and Elizabeth Moss are two actors I really like-so why wouldn't I watch? |
Go away |
The original book came out in the ‘80s, and has been a hit for the last 30 years. Many people who watch the show (including me) enjoyed the book, and are excited to see an adaptation. |
I have read this book every few years since about 1990. It has always had something powerful to say. |
Nick isn’t white |