The Handmaid's Tale By Alice Walker Analysis

Walker undeniably attempts to become religious for no other reason than to protect himself. He fills his prayers with energy, in hopes that he may rectify his earlier actions by intensity alone, yet Walker does not change his ways. The text states that his actions remain the same and his devotions were of pure desperation. According to the story, perhaps his greatest sin is the clamour of his devotions. Walker nearly changes nothing about his life other than violent devotions as well as keeping a bible on his desk and in his coat pocket. The text also says that if someone calls him about business while he is reading his bible perched on the desk, he lays his spectacles to mark his page and turns around to do business. This shows his true beliefs,