Mother

Offred's mother appears during the fire scene, showing a surprising change in appearance and interacting with Offred about the burning magazines. Offred's mother owned a cassette tape and a scratchy machine that played outlawed music. Brings a tray of food and medicine to Offred's room and checks on her health. Featured in a protest film shown during the ceremony. Offred attempts to call her mother, who does not answer. Offred reflects on her mother’s health, habits, and mysterious disappearance.