First, Offred explains the difference between Serena Joy's dress and hers, pointing out that "for [Serena Joy] it's blue, watercolor, not this red of [Difred's] ] that sucks in heat and burns with it at the same time.” Offred discusses how she blazes with heat as a product of the hot climate but also with shame because handmaids are looked down upon in this society. This small detail underlines the class difference between Serena Joy and Offred. Also, when Serena Joy calls Offred, she tells her "come here, I want you." His statement is a command. She doesn't worry about niceties because she knows she has the power in this relationship and doesn't have to. This reinforces the power difference between the two women. Serena Joy then says, "You can sit down," allowing Offred to sit down. He then allows Offred to take the pillow and orders her to keep the wool. These sentences show that she holds the power in this scene. Serena Joy continues to place the wool around Offred's hands, like a pair of handcuffs or a leash, as Offred sees it. This symbolizes how helpless and oppressed Offred is in this society. Offred also compares it to a spider's web, with Serena Joy as the spider and Offred as the helpless prey. This shows the difference in power between the two women. Serena treats her like one...