Cora

Discusses options such as the Colonies and Unwomen Martha who mentions Nick in conversation with Rita. Enters the kitchen, remarks on the chicken size, appears younger, and comments on the meal. Appears with Rita, comments on food supplies such as eggs and chicken. Cora supervises the bathroom and later serves Offred a covered meal. Enters first, wipes her hands on her apron, resents the bell and mentions other chores. Assists Offred with her cloak, smiles, and urges her to hurry. Expresses desire for a birthday celebration with a child, serves Offred dinner, and inquires about Offred’s baby. Cora drops the breakfast tray, assists Offred after her fainting episode, cleans the mess, flushes broken eggs, lies about the incident, and provides a cloth for orange juice. Cora, Rita’s companion, appears at the kitchen with Offred, commenting on food and the situation. Cora is mentioned as the one who lights fires in cooler weather and later arrives to comment on food. Knocks at Offred’s door with a tray, but the visitor is actually Serena Joy. Cora is referenced as a possible waking person in the house. Cora continues delivering monthly sanitary napkins and shows a shy yet knowing smile toward Offred’s secret activities. Cora is crying and expresses that she was Offred’s hope and now will always be childless.