Viewing the Wall

Offred and Ofglen stop at the Wall, where the bodies of executed men hang with white bags over their heads. The men include doctors convicted of performing abortions, their placards bearing drawings of fetuses. Offred feels a mix of horror and detachment, recognizing that none of the bodies is her husband, Luke. The Wall serves as a constant reminder of the regime's brutality and the stakes of disobedience. Ofglen's reaction is ambiguous, leaving Offred uncertain whether she is mourning or gloating.