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The wives were supposed to have children, if they could. If not her husband was given a handmaid, and the wives were basically just there to maintain the household, that was pretty much it. Also, the wives of poorer commanders had to do everything themselves, aka bear children, and do the job of the marthas.

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Why do econwives hate the handmaids?

Handmaids wear red and their job is to get pregnant. The econowives on the other hand are both marthas and handmaids. They do all the house cleaning and they have to get pregnant. The econowives are jealous of the handmaids because they are able to rest. They do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. When the handmaids get pregnant, the handmaid's are taken care of by the commander's wives and marthas but the econowives have to take care of themselves as well as the house work. The econowives also think of the handmaids as whores for they have to sleep with commanders when in fact they are not like prostitutes since they are doing it against their will and find their lives unhappy. This is why many handmaid's kill themselves.


What are the ratings and certificates for Young Wives' Tale - 1951?

Young Wives' Tale - 1951 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:S Sweden:Btl UK:A


What is the discrepancy in a handmaids tale?

In "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the main discrepancy lies between the oppressive societal ideals of Gilead and the inner lives of its characters. The regime promotes a facade of order and religious morality while enforcing brutal control over women's bodies and freedoms. This contrast highlights the tension between individual identity and state-imposed roles, revealing the psychological and emotional turmoil experienced by characters like Offred. Ultimately, the narrative exposes the hypocrisy of a society that claims to uphold virtue while systematically dehumanizing its citizens.


What are the release dates for 18 Wheels of Justice - 2000 Old Wives' Tale 2-4?

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If a robin redbreast enters your home?

Try to coax it out by opening windows and doors, or call animal control. Don't worry, there is nothing ominous about it. That is only a silly old wives tale!

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Novel by Margaret Atwood, available in paperback.


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the mass population of the mid-1980's


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A mature person. It is a very good novel.


What are the names of Jacob wives?

Jacob's wives were Leah and Rachel. He also had two additional wives, Bilhah and Zilpah, who were handmaids of Leah and Rachel.


When was Young Wives' Tale created?

Young Wives' Tale was created in 1951.


When was The Old Wives' Tale created?

The Old Wives' Tale was created in 1908.


What is the duration of Young Wives' Tale?

The duration of Young Wives' Tale is 1.32 hours.


Why do econwives hate the handmaids?

Handmaids wear red and their job is to get pregnant. The econowives on the other hand are both marthas and handmaids. They do all the house cleaning and they have to get pregnant. The econowives are jealous of the handmaids because they are able to rest. They do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. When the handmaids get pregnant, the handmaid's are taken care of by the commander's wives and marthas but the econowives have to take care of themselves as well as the house work. The econowives also think of the handmaids as whores for they have to sleep with commanders when in fact they are not like prostitutes since they are doing it against their will and find their lives unhappy. This is why many handmaid's kill themselves.