Offred's Friendship with Moira

The Handmaid's Tale

The deep bond between Offred and Moira, from college to the Red Center to Jezebel's.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

College Friends College Friends from "The Handmaid's Tale". College Friends The Arguments Offred and Moira argued about politics and relationships. Moira was logical, Offred emotional. They hugged after fights.

College Friends from "The Handmaid's Tale". College Friends The Arguments Offred and Moira argued about politics and relationships. Moira was logical, Offred emotional. They hugged after fights.

College Friends The Arguments Offred and Moira argued about politics and relationships. Moira was logical, Offred emotional. They hugged after fights. The Support Moira was Offred's oldest friend. She came over when Offred lost her job. She was a source of strength. The Laughter Moira made Offred laugh. She was irreverent and brave. Offred admired her courage.

Together at the Red Center Together at the Red Center from "The Handmaid's Tale". Together at the Red Center The Reunion Moira arrives at the Red Center. They communicate through a hole in the washroom wall. Moira plans to escape.

Together at the Red Center from "The Handmaid's Tale". Together at the Red Center The Reunion Moira arrives at the Red Center. They communicate through a hole in the washroom wall. Moira plans to escape.

Together at the Red Center The Reunion Moira arrives at the Red Center. They communicate through a hole in the washroom wall. Moira plans to escape. The Escape Moira escapes, leaving Offred behind. Offred is frightened but proud. Moira becomes a legend among the Handmaids. The Loss Offred misses Moira. She hopes she made it out. The bond sustains her.

Reunion at Jezebel's Reunion at Jezebel's from "The Handmaid's Tale". Reunion at Jezebel's The Shock Offred sees Moira at Jezebel's, dressed as a rabbit. They hug. Moira is resigned, indifferent. Offred is horrified.

Reunion at Jezebel's from "The Handmaid's Tale". Reunion at Jezebel's The Shock Offred sees Moira at Jezebel's, dressed as a rabbit. They hug. Moira is resigned, indifferent. Offred is horrified.

Reunion at Jezebel's The Shock Offred sees Moira at Jezebel's, dressed as a rabbit. They hug. Moira is resigned, indifferent. Offred is horrified. The Story Moira tells her story of capture and choice. Offred wants gallantry, but Moira is just surviving. The bond is strained. The Farewell Offred never sees Moira again. She keeps her alive by telling her story. The friendship is a memory of freedom.

before Gilead, in flashbacks

during training

during the visit to Jezebel's