The Handmaid's Tale
Wednesdays on HuluThe Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Quotes
June: I've already lost a child, and I'm about to be lose another one. It would help if I could be moved to my daughter's district. Please. If it is at all within your power to do that.
Fred: Who are you to tell me what's within my power?
June: I understand that it's unusual. I would never approach her. She would never even see me. I can promise that.
Fred: I've been too lenient with you, too indulgent.
June: What?
Fred: I've spoiled you. Get out [waves his hand]. GET OUT!!!
Serena Joy: We did it Offred, and this is the will of God and we rejoice and be glad in it.
June: No one knows the things of God.
Be courageous and do not fear, for God is with you. He will strengthen you and comfort you. He will uphold you with his righteous hand.
Aunt Lydia
Mark: You tell your story in your own words. You write it and we will publish it.
Serena: A Commander's wife would make excellent propaganda?
Mark: A well-spoken Commander's wife.
June: Did anyone ever ask you to be a Godmother, in the time before?
Aunt Lydia: I will make allowances for girls in your condition, but not for insolence.
June: This baby is going to come into this house very soon, and in my experience, any man who would hurt a woman would hurt a child.
Aunt Lydia: What are you saying?
June: I'm saying... I'm saying this baby needs protection.
Aunt Lydia: I would never ever let anything happen to a baby.
June: Praise be. Aunt Lydia, thank you.
[talking to her baby] I know I should accept the reality of you being born here, but fuck that.
June
This trip is for the baby. We're building his future. You're a crucial part of that. The Canadians think women here are oppressed, that they're voiceless. I need you to show them a strong Gilead wife. Look to find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies. Why don't you get cleaned up?
Fred
Serena: So what do you do for your American government.
Mark: I've got a good job, but it's rewarding. Very rewarding. I can help you.
Serena: How?
Mark: Well, you don't want a cigarette. Maybe a new life?
Serena: [laughs] No thank you.
Mark: Mrs. Waterford, we could have you on a plane to Honolulu in half an hour. You would never have to go back to Gilead again.
Serena: I'm afraid I didn't pack for the beach.
Aunt Lydia: I was Godmother to my sister's child. He died when he was four days old.
June: Sorry.
Aunt Lydia: It wasn't my fault.
Luke: You leave me the fuck alone.
Nick: I know June. She's my friend.
Luke: Yeah? Is she alright?
Nick: She's fine.
Luke: She's not fine.
Nick: She's pregnant.
Luke: By... by Waterford?
Nick: Yeah.
June: Aunt Lydia, can I be honest with you?
Aunt Lydia: Of course, dear.
June: The reason I was talking with Janine yesterday was because I was worried. Mrs. Waterford said I have to leave the house as soon as the baby comes.
Aunt Lydia: That is her prerogative, of course. Whatever the mother feels is right for the baby.
June: I want that as well.
Aunt Lydia: Good.
June: You know that this can be a difficult house. Children need to be in a safe place.
Aunt Lydia: I know what children need.
Serena Joy: Offred, I've given it some thought, and you'll be leaving the house as soon as the baby is born.
June: No. Handmaid's stay until the baby is weaned.
Serena Joy: I think we've all had more than enough of one another, don't you?
June: [shakes her head no while saying] Yes, Mrs. Waterford.
