Serena Waterford

Why Did Serena Lose Her Finger? The Handmaid’s Tale Punishment Explained

Serena loses her finger because Gilead punishes women who read — and The Handmaid’s Tale makes the world Serena helped build finally close around her.

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Why Did Serena Turn Fred In? The Handmaid’s Tale Betrayal Explained

Serena turns Fred in because motherhood finally matters more to her than marriage, Gilead, or Fred’s authority — but that does not mean she becomes good.

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Serena’s Pregnancy Explained: The Cruelest Irony In The Handmaid’s Tale

Serena’s pregnancy is one of The Handmaid’s Tale’s cruelest ironies: the woman who helped steal motherhood from others finally gets a child of her own.

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The Handmaid’s Tale “Useful” Review: Serena Learns What She Wants

The Handmaid’s Tale “Useful” works because it tells us who Serena is without flashbacks — and shows how far she may go to get Nichole back.

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