The individual in a dystopia is completely controlled by their government. The freedom they once knew is no longer given to them, and they are controlled by rules that are set for them. In fact, Offerd, begins to explain that she misses everyday life. The smell of nail polish, seeing her bedroom, and the flashbacks of being married and raising a child. This is taken from her, the happiness in life is no longer they. Which explains why she ventures out to her past during the day. In the book, it quotes that, "I drop my head and turn so that the white wings hide my face, and keep walking." She is hidden from those around her because she is unable to have relationships of her own. Offred dresses conservative and is not able to shop without a pass to do so. The modern day role of a women is conservative. Furthermore, an individual in a dystopia is separated into a hierarchy which is shown from her relationships with the commanders. Offred stated in the book that, ""I did sit, on the edge of one of the stiff-backed chair. I didn't want to stare around the room, I didn't want to appear inattentive to her." She is showing respect for the wife of the commander. Even though she was not held captive there Offred showed respect by not wondering around. The rules given to her had to be followed because she is controlled by the government in Gilead. Overall, the rules given to the individual change their daily behaviors because they become brainwashed to follow the government's orders.
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