
After the flight to Gilead
Arrival of Nicole at Ardua Hall and the Thanks Giving
Nicole arrives in Gilead and is taken to Ardua Hall for a Thanks Giving ceremony. She is presented as a 'Pearl of Great Price' and kneels before Aunt Lydia. The ceremony is both welcoming and intimidating. Nicole is then assigned to live with Aunt Victoria (Agnes) and Aunt Immortelle (Becka).