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Aunt Elizabeth

femaleFirst seen chapter 2Last seen chapter 38

First appearance as a patrol guard alongside Aunt Sara Stands guard at the washroom entrance Observed at the ceremony, identified as Gyn Ed teacher. Aunt Elizabeth leads the breathing chant, signals the lights to dim, assists Janine, catches and washes the newborn, and smiles at the Handmaids after the birth. Aunt Elizabeth is victim of Moira's assault in the washroom and later detained in the furnace room before returning to work. Moira describes having tied up Aunt Elizabeth behind the furnace during her escape

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