3 women have been hung, 2 Handmaid's and 1 Wife. We do not know what for but I think one of the Handmaids must've attempted to kill her commanders Wife. The hardest part is having to hold the rope while they hung, to show our consent to the salvaging. Why being a witness and being present isn't enough I'm not sure, just another way to show what little power we have.
Next a Guardian was put before and was convicted for rape, he was shot already but he was given to the handmaids. They take part in something called a Particicution. The handmaid that fell victim was pregnant and lost the baby due to the crime. I was astonished when I saw Ofglen sprint towards him and brutally kick his head multiple times. I immediately asked her why she would participate so strongly if she felt the way I felt. Apparently he was apart of the underground rebellion group and wanted to put him out of his misery quicker.
These violent acts prove how strong our laws and consequences are. They keep us in line, not only would we be tortured but humiliated in front of others for what we did. No one would want to go through that. I felt I had power, but I don't I barely have anything... love? Love doesn't give me any physical power to fight, it's just emotional strength to keep me feeling as a human as possible....
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